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Robert D. Hare is a Canadian psychologist whose research has focused on psychopathy, criminal behavior, and the assessment of personality traits in forensic populations. He developed the Hare Psychopathy Checklist and its revised form, the PCL-R, a structured rating instrument based on interviews and documented behavioral history. The measure is used by appropriately trained professionals in clinical, correctional, and research settings, rather than as a stand-alone public diagnostic test.
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Robert Hare ranks #94 of 228 in the Psychologist ranking, behind Alfred Adler, ahead of Alice Eagly.
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Robert Hare scores 8.15/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Psychologist category. PCL-R became the standard psychopathy assessment, though forensic use and construct risks are debated.
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