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ShazzieB

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20. That's definitely part of the picture.
Mon May 18, 2026, 04:29 PM
Monday

It doesn't go far enough, though, imo. The Dark Triad includes that and much more. From the article I linked yesterday:

The term “Dark Triad” refers to a trio of negative personality traits—narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy—which share some common malevolent features. The construct was coined by researchers Delroy L. Paulhus and Kevin M. Williams in 2002.

People with Dark Triad traits tend to be callous and manipulative, willing to do or say practically anything to get their way. They have an inflated view of themselves and are often shameless about self-promotion. These individuals are likely to be impulsive and may engage in dangerous behavior—in some cases, even committing crimes—without regard for how their actions could affect others.

While many researchers consider psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism three distinct traits with overlapping characteristics, others believe the commonalities suggest an underlying personality construct that has yet to be fully understood. Also, some psychological researchers have recently expanded on the Dark Triad concept, including sadism—the tendency to derive pleasure from the pain or humiliation of others—as the fourth trait in what they refer to as the Dark Tetrad.

More here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/dark-triad

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