On EMPATHY, Sotomayor & Republicans: Hare Psychopathy Checklist

[Phred42]

Of Hare’s 20 traits of a psychopath one is LACK OF EMPATHY. It’s interesting that the Republicans are making big deal that Sotomayor has empathy and that this is a trait they do not want on the Supreme Court. Conclusion: Republicans actually want psychopaths on the Court? Why? As you read down this list, does it remind you of anyone?

Hare Psychopathy Checklist - Definition, Purpose, Precautions, Description, Results
http://www.minddisorders.com/Flu-Inv/Hare-Psychopathy-Checklist.html

Hare Psychopathy Checklist

Description
The Hare PCL-R contains two parts, a semi-structured interview and a review of the subject’s file records and history. During the evaluation, the clinician scores 20 items that measure central elements of the psychopathic character. The items cover the nature of the subject’s interpersonal relationships; his or her affective or emotional involvement; responses to other people and to situations; evidence of social deviance; and lifestyle. The material thus covers two key aspects that help define the psychopath: selfish and unfeeling victimization of other people, and an unstable and antisocial lifestyle.

The twenty traits assessed by the PCL-R score are:

* glib and superficial charm
* grandiose (exaggeratedly high) estimation of self
* need for stimulation
* pathological lying
* cunning and manipulativeness
* lack of remorse or guilt
* shallow affect(superficial emotional responsiveness)
* callousness and lack of empathy
* parasitic lifestyle
* poor behavioral controls
* sexual promiscuity
* early behavior problems
* lack of realistic long-term goals
* impulsivity
* irresponsibility
* failure to accept responsibility for own actions
* many short-term marital relationships
* juvenile delinquency
* revocation of conditional release
* criminal versatility

more at link....

Robert D. Hare Bio - http://www.hare.org/welcome/bio.html

Robert Hare is Emeritus Professor of Psychology, University of British Columbia, where he has taught and conducted research for some 35 years,

[Berry Cool]

1. I say, most Republicans couldn't pass a Voight-Kampff test.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voight-Kampff_machine

And I fail to see how that makes them better people.

[Echo In Light]

2. Corporation as Psychopath

http://www.commondreams.org/views04/0218-01.htm

See the doc film, The Corporation:
http://www.thecorporation.com/