Some psychiatric professionals such as, Dr. Robert Hare, disagree that antisocial personality disorder is synonymous with psychopathy. Hare devised a test for psychopathy criteria known as the Psychopathy Checklist Revised (PCL-R). In his 1996 article entitled Psychopathy and Antisocial Personality Disorder: A Case of Diagnostic Confusion, Hare argues that although the two disorders may share similar traits, they are very different.
Hare suggests that most individuals who meet psychopathy criteria have antisocial personality disorder, but not every individual with ASPD meets psychopathy criteria. Issues can arise from confusing the two disorders in areas such as within criminal justice. In some states, individuals labeled as psychopaths who
Hare suggests that most individuals who meet psychopathy criteria have antisocial personality disorder, but not every individual with ASPD meets psychopathy criteria. Issues can arise from confusing the two disorders in areas such as within criminal justice. In some states, individuals labeled as psychopaths who