The Hare Psychopathy Scale

The Hare Psychopathy Scale, often called the Hare Psychopathy Checklist, is a tool used by mental health professionals to assess psychopathic traits in individuals. It measures characteristics like superficial charm, lack of remorse, impulsivity, and manipulativeness. The scale consists of a series of criteria that, when scored, help determine how strongly someone exhibits psychopathic tendencies. It's primarily used in forensic settings for risk assessment, but it provides a structured way to understand traits associated with psychopathy, aiding in diagnosis and management.