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What is Dora's fundamental character?
jwhouk:
--- Quote from: Is it cold in here? on 16 Nov 2010, 12:21 ---Do you think Dora's a borderline?
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Yes.
Golf Shoes:
I'm increasingly of the opinion that there's an argument that she displays more than a few of the criteria for sociopathy:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sociopath#DSM
peterh:
--- Quote from: Golf Shoes on 16 Nov 2010, 15:00 ---I'm increasingly of the opinion that there's an argument that she displays more than a few of the criteria for sociopathy:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sociopath#DSM
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That's just silly. We ALL display a couple of these criteria occasionally. So does she. Occasionally. But not consistently.
At least four of them, when displayed consistently, would prevent her from even remotely successfully running a business. There are at least three criteria that I have not seen in Dora at all, and there is one that absolutely, positively, does NOT apply to Dora whatsoever.
Out of all nine, there is only one that might fit her, but even that could be argued.
tughluq:
--- Quote from: Golf Shoes on 16 Nov 2010, 15:00 ---I'm increasingly of the opinion that there's an argument that she displays more than a few of the criteria for sociopathy:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sociopath#DSM
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The only criteria she fulfills are maybe irritability and MAYBE lack of remorse - but her lack of remorse in one or two situations isn't serious enough to justify calling her a sociopath.
Golf Shoes:
--- Quote from: peterh on 16 Nov 2010, 15:28 ---That's just silly. We ALL display a couple of these criteria occasionally. So does she. Occasionally. But not consistently.
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The key factor is sociopathy is an inability to empathize with others. Dora's constantly reacts to situations through the filter of how it affects Dora, even when she's in the wrong. Maybe I should have linked to the more general signs and symptoms section instead since the DSM definition is a bit debated anyway. Again, I'm not LOL SHE'S A TOTAL PSYCHO, but she pretty clearly tends toward mild sociopathic behavior, IMO.
--- Quote from: peterh on 16 Nov 2010, 15:28 ---At least four of them, when displayed consistently, would prevent her from even remotely successfully running a business.
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Actually, it's generally thought that sociopaths are more common among successful business people. Not altogether surprising given the kind of behavior that gets you ahead in the business world often requires being a less than nice person. Not every sociopath is Ted Bundy.
--- Quote from: tughluq on 16 Nov 2010, 15:28 ---The only criteria she fulfills are maybe irritability and MAYBE lack of remorse - but her lack of remorse in one or two situations isn't serious enough to justify calling her a sociopath.
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And promiscuity, rejection of social norms, inability to maintain relationships, lack of empathy for others, impulsivity, etc.
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