Without Control, without Context, without Rigor: Five Biases in the Study of the Psychopathy of Pinochet's Convicts

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A study published in the Journal of Criminal Justice evaluated 101 convicted persons for crimes against humanity held in Punta Peuco, Chile, using the main international instrument to measure psychopathy, created by the Canadian Robert Hare. The Chilean media The Clinic broadcast an extensive interview to the researchers where they present their findings.The findings: exceptionally high levels of emotional coldness, manipulation and absence of g…