Dark Triad Traits

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Darlene Lancer:

"What is the Dark Triad?

This popular term was coined in 2002 by Paulhus and Williams. Dark Triad refers to three unusually negative personality traits – narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism. The latter two share more traits with each other than with narcissists. Generally, the term refers to individuals with “subclinical” symptoms, meaning that they may not necessarily fully have narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) or anti-social personality disorder (ASPD). Machiavellianism arose out of Machiavelli’s philosophy and is not a mental health disorder.

• Narcissism is characterized by the pursuit of ego gratification, vanity, a sense of superiority, grandiosity, dominance, and entitlement.

• Machiavellianism is marked by manipulation – a calculating, duplicitous, and amoral personality, focused on self-interest and personal gain.

• Psychopathy is distinguished by callousness, impulsivity, and enduring antisocial and bold behavior."

(https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/toxic-relationships/201812/beware-the-malevolent-dark-triad?)