The Dark Triad

The Dark Triad refers to three distinct but related personality traits:

• Narcissism: Characterized by grandiosity, pride, egotism, and a lack of empathy.
• Machiavellianism: Characterized by manipulation and exploitation of others, a cynical disregard for morality, and a focus on self-interest and deception.
• Psychopathy: Characterized by enduring antisocial behavior, impulsivity, selfishness, callousness, and remorselessness.