Directions: choose one character per chart and complete
the diagnostic tool using clear and specific evidence from the film.
Film: Character:
Diagnosing a Psychopath
“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.”
Trait
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EVIDENCE FROM THE FILM:
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Glibness or superficial charm
Glib:
· glib answers
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Grandiose sense of self-worth
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They did not believe
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his grandiose claims.
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Need for constant stimulation
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Pathological lying
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Cunning
and manipulative
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Lack
of remorse or guilt
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Callous;
lack of empathy
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Poor
behavior controls
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Impulsivity
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Irresponsibility
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Failure to accept responsibility
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Parasitic lifestyle
Parasitic:
exploiting
the hospitality of others: depending on another or others for existence
or support without making a useful or adequate return
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Promiscuity
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Early behavior
problems
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Failure to accept responsibility for own actions
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Juvenile
delinquency
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Many short-term marital relationships
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Lack of realistic long-term goals
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Revocation of conditional release
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Criminal
versatility
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It's important to note that
professionals that use the PCL-R are specially trained in how to assess each
item on the checklist as well as how to score it and so an individual cannot,
reliably, assess his or herself.
SCORING THE PSYCHOPATH CHECKLIST
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each item is scored from zero to two meaning that the highest score possible is
a 40. The higher one scores, the more likely the person is a psychopath.
Typical scoring groups include:
- Low – 1-20
- Medium – 21-29
- High – 30+
Thirty
points or above on the PCL-R is considered a psychopath. People with no
criminal background tend to score around a five and criminals who are not
psychopaths tend to score around a 22.
