Hare's Psychopathy Research

Hare's Psychopathy Research, developed by psychologist Robert Hare, provides a way to assess psychopathic traits using the Hare Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R). This tool evaluates traits like superficial charm, lack of empathy, manipulativeness, impulsivity, and callousness. Hare's work helps distinguish individuals with psychopathic tendencies from those without, especially in forensic settings. The research emphasizes that psychopathy is a personality disorder characterized by persistent antisocial behavior and emotional deficits, and it has been influential in both psychological assessment and criminal justice.