“Although psychopaths have a "hair trigger" and readily initiate aggressive displays, their ensuing behavior is not out of control. On the contrary, when psychopaths "blow their stack" it is as if they are having a temper tantrum; they know exactly what they are doing.”
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Contrary to popular belief, Hare argues that the rage of psychopaths is not out of control. In fact, psychopaths are always in control when they use their rage to control and intimidate others. Their temper tantrums are carefully calculated to aggressively assert their power and dominance.
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