Tyrannical Minds

How well can a person with extreme narcissistic traits function toward achieving a distant goal while satisfying the need to be praised and recognized in the short term?

Narcissism

“I’d Strike the Sun If It Insulted Me"

Dean A. Haycock Ph.D. on July 15, 2019

In his 1972 article, “Thoughts on Narcissism and Narcissistic Rage,” Heinz Kohut refers to a subject, who, like Ahab, experiences narcissistic rage.

In his 1972 article, “Thoughts on Narcissism and Narcissistic Rage,” Heinz Kohut refers to a subject, who, like Ahab, experiences narcissistic rage.

Psychopathy

Psychopathic, Sociopathic, or Antisocial Personality?

Dean A. Haycock Ph.D. on July 2, 2019

A good indication of how much we still have to learn about the nature of psychopathy is the confusion that surrounds the labels people apply to the condition.

A good indication of how much we still have to learn about the nature of psychopathy is the confusion that surrounds the labels people apply to the condition.

Health

The Politics of Political Profiling

Dean A. Haycock Ph.D. on June 15, 2019

Presidents routinely release the results of physical medical examinations. A leader’s mental health is, if anything, more important than a leader’s physical health.

Presidents routinely release the results of physical medical examinations. A leader’s mental health is, if anything, more important than a leader’s physical health.

Fear

Predictable Paranoia in Tyrannical Minds

Dean A. Haycock Ph.D. on June 1, 2019

Six years later, in 1951, Stalin’s paranoia had, if anything, worsened as indicated by his behavior while on vacation.

Six years later, in 1951, Stalin’s paranoia had, if anything, worsened as indicated by his behavior while on vacation.

Health

The Mueller Report as Political Personality Source Material

Dean A. Haycock Ph.D. on May 15, 2019

Four psychiatrists and a clinical psychologist have found source material in the Mueller Report to support their belief that Donald Trump is unfit to hold office.

Four psychiatrists and a clinical psychologist have found source material in the Mueller Report to support their belief that Donald Trump is unfit to hold office.

Narcissism

The Saviors of Their Peoples

Dean A. Haycock Ph.D. on May 1, 2019

The tyrant's belief that he has been chosen by fate or Providence to dominate his countrymen often seems to be a non-negotiable requirement for the position.

The tyrant's belief that he has been chosen by fate or Providence to dominate his countrymen often seems to be a non-negotiable requirement for the position.

Intelligence

Debriefing Hitler’s Sister

Dean A. Haycock Ph.D. on April 15, 2019

“I am told, on . . . very good German authority, that really the most dangerous man of all is the Fuhrer himself. He falls into fits of passion and will listen to no advice.”

“I am told, on . . . very good German authority, that really the most dangerous man of all is the Fuhrer himself. He falls into fits of passion and will listen to no advice.”

Freudian Psychology

The Freudian Analyst Who Became "Hitler’s Bedfellow"

Dean A. Haycock Ph.D. on April 1, 2019

“Wild Bill” Donovan asked the psychoanalyst to prepare a report on Adolf Hitler that would tell “as much as possible about his psychological makeup—the thing that makes him tick."

“Wild Bill” Donovan asked the psychoanalyst to prepare a report on Adolf Hitler that would tell “as much as possible about his psychological makeup—the thing that makes him tick."