Psychopathy is a personality disorder which is characterized by an inferred character traits and clusters of behaviors which is distinctive (Hare 17). Most of these traits are seen as pejorative by the society. He further argues that it is difficult to diagnose these individuals. Similar to any other psychiatric disorder, psychopathy is diagnosed based on accumulated evidence that such an individual satisfy the minimal criteria necessary for the disorder.
Essentially, Fallon makes various claims about his condition which he terms as a psychopathic condition. First he claims that it would be possible to hide that one is psychopathic in the event that they realize their condition. In perspective, however, it is very difficult to do so. In essence, psychopaths can be identified at the tender ages within their process of growth. As such, it could be impossible for James Fallon to completely hide the fact that he was a psychopath from the society. This is because parents and family members are in a position to notice the condition while growing up.
Actually, based on this premises it is out of order for Fallon to argue that he was psychopathic. This is based on the fact that the parents would have noted way before his adulthood. Indeed, under no circumstances could have Fallon and his family failed to realize that he was a psychopath. In addition, it is evident that he had no traces of psychopathic traits except bullying. As such, these aspects disqualify his claim of being a psychopath. This implies that a person should consider undertaking thorough analysis should be conducted before making the conclusion to the effect that one is psychopathic.
Work Cited
Hare, Robert D. Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths among Us. New York: Pocket, 1993. Print.
