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Based on an analysis of his tweets and other public statements and actions, apply Hare’s Psychopathology Checklist to Donald J. Trump. Which of the twenty characteristics apply to him? To what extent do these personality traits account for his ascent in business and politics?
The Hare's Psychopathology Checklist (Person concerned - Donald Trump)
Criteria |
0 |
1 |
2 |
glib and superficial charm |
✔️ |
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grandiose (exaggeratedly high) estimation of self |
✔️ |
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need for stimulation |
✔️ |
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pathological lying |
✔️ |
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cunning and manipulativeness |
✔️ |
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lack of remorse/guilt |
✔️ |
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shallow affect (superficial emotional responsiveness) |
✔️ |
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Callousness & lack of empathy |
✔️ |
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parasitic lifestyle |
✔️ |
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poor behavioral controls |
✔️ |
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sexual promiscuity |
✔️ |
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early behavior problems |
✔️ |
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lack of realistic long-term goals |
✔️ |
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impulsivity |
✔️ |
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irresponsibility |
✔️ |
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failure to accept responsibility for own actions |
✔️ |
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many short-term marital relationships |
✔️ |
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juvenile delinquency |
✔️ |
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criminal versatility |
✔️ |
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revocation of conditional release |
✔️ |
Trump scores a 32/40 based on the points criteria of awarding
either 0 or 1 or 2 to each scoring category. Fifteen out of 20
categories apply to him strongly while 2 apply somewhat strongly.
He has no past criminal record, hence the last three is not
applicable.
While in business and politics, one needs to be ruthless. And the
checklist shows just that. Trump has been very vocal about himself
and setting him up as the centre of attraction in American
Businesses and specially politics. That in the long run has helped
his organization grow economically. One could almost point the
finger at him being highly impulsive and manipulative; these two
specific traits have helped him create a name for himself in
business and politics. His lack of long term vision might be a
thorn in his ascent path, but his short-term success cannot be
overlooked owing to the personality that he possesses.