Law & Psychology
First, read a news article here (URL is https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/sep/01/paolo-macchiarini-scientist-surgeon-rise-and-fall), and then answer the question below.
Using your extensive knowledge of the Dark Triad and psychopathy, evaluate Dr. Macchiarini. Do you believe that he fits into one or more categories of the Dark Triad or a typology of psychopath? If so, cite specific reasons for which one or two he best fits. If you conclude that he does not fit into a pathological personality type, cite specific reasons, refuting arguments you expect would be brought against you.
Assume that this news article has been thoroughly fact-checked. Make your best evaluation based on what information is given. If you would require additional information to make a better evaluation, specifically indicate what information you would need.
grades will be largely based upon the demonstration of how well you are able to discern and describe differences between the Dark Triad personalities and/or psychopath typologies, and how accurately you can apply your knowledge to this case. A quick way to lose points on this part is to state things that are incorrect, or to fail to distinguish among the typologies when making your claims.
A suggested structure for your response is to (a) clearly state your position on whether Dr. Macchiarini fits into a pathological personality within the Dark Triad or psychopath typology, (b) clearly distinguish that type from the others, (c) cite specific characteristics or behaviors of Dr. Macchiarini that support your position, and (d) cite characteristics or behaviors that are inconsistent with the other pathological personalties you did not think fit.
You may use any resources you wish, except for consulting living people on the subject matter. You may read articles, books, news stories, watch videos, and so on. If you wish to consult the Writing Center about the structure of your paper, that is also acceptable (and encouraged). If you have questions about the assignment, contact me. the essay should be reasonably easy for an intelligent non-expert to follow and understand. You will lose points for unclear sentences, poor grammar, abrupt topic changes, and so on.
