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Dark Triad Test – Dark Triad Personality Scale

Dark Triad Test – Dark Triad Personality Scale

Dark triad test is the digital adaptation of Deenz Dark Triad Personality Scale (DTPS-33) and is designed to measure tendencies towards socially undesirable traits - Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy.

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Basic information

Statements:33
Duration:4–6 minutes
Type:Self-assessment Quiz
Publishing year:2023
Seminal paper:Deen Mohd Dar. Deenz Dark Triad Personality Scale: Development, Validation, and Reliability, 14 November 2023, PREPRINT (Version 2) available at Research Square [https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-3565477/v2]

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Question 1 of 33

I try to find a balance between being honest and using tact.

Question 2 of 33

I believe that addressing issues together can lead to better outcomes.

Question 3 of 33

I strive to remain calm and composed during challenging moments.

Question 4 of 33

I've noticed moments where I haven't been completely honest, but it was a necessity.

Question 5 of 33

In my relationships, getting what I want is the most important, even if it means using manipulation.

Question 6 of 33

Getting what I want, whether in personal or professional situations, is important, even if it means using manipulation.

Question 7 of 33

If I face a conflict, my typical strategy is open communication and compromise.

Question 8 of 33

In my relationships, what matters most is trust and mutual understanding.

Question 9 of 33

In some situations, I believe that misrepresenting the truth is a necessity.

Question 10 of 33

I enjoy giving people compliments to influence them or achieve my goals.

Question 11 of 33

I prioritize my goals over the feelings and rights of others.

Question 12 of 33

I believe that expressing remorse is a sign of weakness or vulnerability.

Question 13 of 33

I'm okay with admitting when I've made a mistake.

Question 14 of 33

I respond with gentleness when someone shares they're hurt or disappointed because of something I did.

Question 15 of 33

I always treat others with dignity.

Question 16 of 33

I feel uneasy or uncomfortable when I hurt others.

Question 17 of 33

I usually don't worry much about what's considered right or wrong.

Question 18 of 33

If someone tells me about their problems, I genuinely care and try to help and support them.

Question 19 of 33

When I see others in distress or pain, it doesn't bother me much.

Question 20 of 33

If I witness someone being mistreated, I usually don't get involved.

Question 21 of 33

I think most people are mostly focused on themselves.

Question 22 of 33

When someone challenges me or makes me angry, I often act without thinking first.

Question 23 of 33

I don't like being the center of attention; it makes me feel uncomfortable.

Question 24 of 33

I want my efforts to be acknowledged.

Question 25 of 33

I seek validation and encouragement to boost my confidence.

Question 26 of 33

If I'm not included or recognized in a group or social event, it makes me feel upset and unappreciated.

Question 27 of 33

I use social media to share updates about my life to get attention.

Question 28 of 33

I cannot tolerate criticism.

Question 29 of 33

When my needs are not met, I tend to become quickly irritated or angry.

Question 30 of 33

I believe I should be treated in a special way.

Question 31 of 33

I frequently boast about my achievements.

Question 32 of 33

I have a strong belief in my own uniqueness.

Question 33 of 33

I find it hard to form genuine connections with others.

This self-assessment quiz is based on the preliminary version of the research paper – Development and Validation of Deenz Dark Triad Personality Scale (DTPS-33©). Participation in this quiz is completely anonymous, we do not collect any personal information and we do not store your results for research purposes.

The Dark Triad is a psychological theory or concept aimed at understanding and studying the dark side of individuals’ personalities. It encompasses overlapping yet distinct personality traits, including Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and narcissism.

Back in 2002, two psychologists Delroy L. Paulhus and Kevin M. Williams worked together on a research paper titled “The Dark Triad of Personality: Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and Psychopathy.” and coined the term “Dark Triad” trio of negative personality traits [1] Paulhus, D. L., & Williams, K. M. (2002). The Dark Triad of personality: Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy. Journal of Research in Personality, 36(6), 556-563. . In this research paper, they described three different but related personality traits that are considered socially undesirable. The research resulted in the development of dark triad scales which helps in measuring inclination towards these socially undesirable traits.

What are the 3 Dark Triads?

Delroy L. Paulhus and Kevin M. Williams In their research, they proposed that every individual has a dark side of their personality and it needs thorough evaluation to determine the extent to which these traits may be dominant.

Machiavellianism: Machiavellianism is a famous word in psychology named after a 16th-century political philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli, famous for his book “the prince”. The main message in the book is that leaders can use Manipulate, Deceit, and explicit behavior to strive for power and position and it is the necessity to maintain the power and accomplish that goals. [2] Jones, D. (2020). Machiavellianism.

Narcissism: Narcissism is a personal trait in which an individual has an extreme sense of self-importance and a constant urge for administration resulting in ignoring the needs of others and a lack of empathy. The good example may be a person who feels uncomfortable in the situations where he/she is not the center of attention and who is always talking about the prestige or status. Take the narcissistic personality disorder test. [3] Miller, J. D., Lynam, D. R., Hyatt, C. S., & Campbell, W. K. (2017). Controversies in Narcissism.

Psychopathy: Psychopathy is described as having a lack of remorse, being callous and cynical. Psychopathy exists on a spectrum and not everyone with psychopathic traits meets the diagnostic criteria for antisocial personality disorder. You may also like to take the psychopathy spectrum scale. [4] De Brito…… (2021). Psychopathy. Nature Reviews Disease Primers, 7(1), 1-21.

References

  1. Paulhus, D. L., & Williams, K. M. (2002). The Dark Triad of personality: Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy. Journal of Research in Personality, 36(6), 556-563. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0092-6566(02)00505-6 ↩

  2. Jones, D. (2020). Machiavellianism. In: Zeigler-Hill, V., Shackelford, T.K. (eds) Encyclopedia of Personality and Individual Differences. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-24612-3_1245 ↩

  3. Miller, J. D., Lynam, D. R., Hyatt, C. S., & Campbell, W. K. (2017). Controversies in Narcissism. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-clinpsy-032816-045244 ↩

  4. De Brito, S. A., Forth, A. E., R., A., Brazil, I. A., Kimonis, E. R., Pardini, D., Frick, P. J., Blair, R. J., & Viding, E. (2021). Psychopathy. Nature Reviews Disease Primers, 7(1), 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41572-021-00282-1 ↩

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