I decided to step outside my typical reading pattern and read this book about Psychopaths. I have read many useful psychological evaluation Dr. Robert Hare has a theory he calls "psychopathy," that he uses to describes anyone whose behavior doesn't conform to his standards. Dr. Hare explains what it means to be a sociopath or to be stuck dealing with one, what makes them tick and what to expect from them. With their flagrant criminal violation of society's rules, serial killers like Ted Bundy and John Wayne Gacy are among the most dramatic examples of the psychopath. (born 1934 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada) is a researcher in the field of criminal psychology. Knowledge is power, and the information in this book makes it possible to recognize sociopathic people much more quickly and to avoid being victimized by them.Okay, maybe you have to be a psychologist to appreciate this, but I thought it was fascinating.
This is a release of Bookscene. Psychopaths lack empathy, but are experts at covering this flaw. On the downside, ain't nuthin we can do about it. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of In what Dr. Hare calls our "camouflage society," how can we recognize and steer clear of these predatory people?
")Decent intro to the subject, certainly repeats the best advice and definitions I've now read hundreds of times, surely!Had to read this for class, but it proved to be sufficiently interesting. Add to Wishlist. A psychopath is born that way and will probably always be that way and will make your life hell. ; act cold and distant one moment and incredibly emotional the next? The only ones who really know thI didn't at first because some time had to pass for me to notice the patterns. Excellent descriptions and explanation of psychological method. And he has tons of people duped still.
I have seen some more recent research on psychopaths and how their brains actually process information and emotions differently on an MRI/CT scan. Robert D. Hare, C.M. Still, people will read this and think that their landlord or the guy next to them on the bus is a psychopath. ; never feel guilt or shame - even when they are caught lying? Buy Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among Us 1 by Robert D. Hare (ISBN: 9781572304512) from Amazon's Book Store. I'm not a PHD or MD, I've not taken advanced classes in sociology, psychiatry, biology, or anything similar. Robert Hare has a theory he calls "psychopathy," that he uses to describes anyone whose behavior doesn't conform to his standards. Presenting a compelling portrait of these dangerous men and women based on 25 years of distinguished scientific research, Dr. Robert D. Hare vividly describes a world of con artists, hustlers, rapists, and other predators who charm, lie, and manipulate their way through life.
Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among UsI really enjoyed listening to this one. Dr. Hare explains what it means to be a sociopath or to be stuck dealing with one, what makes them tick and what to expect from them. Psychopathy is NOT insanity. The author would make a statement, then provide numerous examples. He has tried for years to get it into the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, the psychiatrists' and psychologists' main reference work. This is most decidedly not one of them.Oh, you gotta read this. With their flagrant criminal violation of society's rules, serial killers like Ted Bundy and John Wayne Gacy are among the most dramatic examples of the psychopath.
Without conscience : the disturbing world of the psychopaths among us. For anyone who ever studied Forensic Psychology, Hare is a God and nothing less. They have learned to charm and lie, yet nevertheless may get caught in their lies as they twist truths to promote their own agendas. Hare advises the FBI's Child Abduction and Serial Murder Investigative Resources Center (CASMIRC) and consults for various British and North American prison services.“He will choose you, disarm you with his words, and control you with his presence. [PDF] Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among Us Full Online And he has tons of people duped still. [Robert D Hare] -- Presents the world of psychopaths, individuals who move through life with supreme self-confidence but no conscience. But short encounters with them will not reveal their psychopathy.