Dark triad
Topic
The dark triad is a psychological construct of personality traits that describes the relationship between three notably aversive but non-pathological traits: Machiavellianism, sub-clinical narcissism, and sub-clinical psychopathy. First introduced by Delroy L. Paulhus and Kevin M. Williams in 2002, these traits are characterized by malevolent qualities such as self-promotion, emotional coldness, duplicity, and aggressiveness.
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Men tend to score somewhat higher than women on the discussed dark personality traits.
“men tend to score somewhat higher than women, and that's quite a consistent finding”
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2 episodes featuring Dark triad
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Psychologist debunks deception myths and reveals how to spot toxic personalities
Understanding the true science of deception and dark personalities protects individuals from toxic relationships in both their personal lives and the workplace.
Sep 7, 2026 · 1h 49m
Modern Wisdom
Evolutionary experts debunk the biggest myths of modern dating apps
Understanding the evolutionary drivers behind attraction helps separate online dating anxiety from the reality of human mating behavior.
Aug 6, 2026 · 2h 7m