Debate Over Armchair Psychological Assessments Of Donald Trump; Diane Rehm Show, 8/17/16

[Podcast] Diane Rehm Show; Debate Over Armchair Psychological Assessments Of Donald Trump:

"In 1964, damaging and completely erroneous psychological assessments were made about then-presidential candidate, Barry Goldwater. The American Psychiatric Association instituted a new guideline: psychiatrists should not offer opinions about people they’ve not personally examined. But in recent weeks, some psychiatrists, psychologists and other mental health professionals have broken this rule. They are speaking out about what they see as Donald Trump’s unfitness to be president. The pitfalls of diagnosing from afar and when personality disorders can be strengths.

Guests

Amy Ellis Nutt science writer, The Washington Post

Dr. Paul Appelbaum professor of psychiatry, medicine, and law, Columbia University

William Doherty psychologist and director, Citizen Professional Center, University of Minnesota

Ron Elving senior Washington editor, NPR News"