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Javaman

(65,814 posts)
6. The Dark Triad...
Tue Nov 29, 2016, 08:52 AM
Nov 2016
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_triad

The dark triad is a subject in psychology that focuses on three personality traits: narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy.[1][2][3][4] Use of the term "dark" implies that people possessing these traits have malevolent qualities.[5][6][7][8]

Research on the dark triad is used in applied psychology, especially within the fields of law enforcement, clinical psychology and business management. People scoring high on these traits are more likely to commit crimes, cause social distress and create severe problems for an organization, especially if they are in leadership positions (for more information, see psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism in the workplace).

All three dark triad traits are conceptually distinct although empirical evidence shows them to be overlapping. They are associated with a callous-manipulative interpersonal style.[9]

Narcissism is characterized by grandiosity, pride, egotism, and a lack of empathy.[10]
Machiavellianism is characterized by manipulation and exploitation of others, a cynical disregard for morality, and a focus on self-interest and deception.[11]
Psychopathy is characterized by enduring antisocial behavior, impulsivity, selfishness, callousness, and remorselessness.[12]
A factor analysis carried out at the Glasgow Caledonian University found that among the big five personality traits, low agreeableness is the strongest correlate of the dark triad, while neuroticism and a lack of conscientiousness were associated with some of the dark triad members.[11]

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I wish the phrase "Evil Demon Straight from Hell" had not been outlawed. A-Schwarzenegger Nov 2016 #1
not misdiagnosed, underdiagnosed. barbtries Nov 2016 #2
Much discussion was limited by the media, it was not on the agenda, and look at who owns the RKP5637 Nov 2016 #32
BINGO - well said barbtries Maru Kitteh Nov 2016 #47
truly a dystopian nightmare Fast Walker 52 Nov 2016 #3
I use Viagra. obliviously Nov 2016 #17
it helps you sleep? Fast Walker 52 Nov 2016 #23
It keeps him from falling out of bed jmowreader Nov 2016 #41
ha! Fast Walker 52 Nov 2016 #45
Opposite. Uses it to stay up. JudyM Dec 2016 #55
I see what you did there... Somebody else didn't, pangaia Nov 2016 #29
Classic narcissist Boomer Nov 2016 #4
Combined with being a sociopath... pangaia Nov 2016 #30
It's frightening to think this character with no impulse control will be in charge of deadly weapons Vinca Nov 2016 #5
... because a latent coup has taken control of the US. They well might have an agenda far beyond RKP5637 Nov 2016 #34
Yep....n/t ewagner Nov 2016 #50
The Dark Triad... Javaman Nov 2016 #6
Sounds quite spot on... 3catwoman3 Nov 2016 #28
And as a country we do nothing to screen candidates, especially at the presidential level one would RKP5637 Nov 2016 #36
I think Trump is probably a little too high-functioning to be schizophrenic. Nitram Nov 2016 #7
He's undoubtedly sociopathic. Nitram Nov 2016 #8
Agreed. pangaia Nov 2016 #31
Thank you Justice Roberts for engineering the Citizens United "decision" and all its consequences. Ford_Prefect Nov 2016 #9
do you have a link regarding this bdamomma Nov 2016 #10
Interesting.... ewagner Nov 2016 #11
See #34. n/t RKP5637 Nov 2016 #37
I suspect very strongly that he has a serious coke habit. OregonBlue Nov 2016 #12
But not enough to cure his mental illness. immoderate Nov 2016 #14
Cocaine abuse tends to make people very, very paranoid. So you take a man who has serious OregonBlue Nov 2016 #24
And, if not for the cocaine, you think he would be a nice guy? immoderate Nov 2016 #51
Of course not but he probably would be less volitile. OregonBlue Dec 2016 #52
Pathologizing Trump is not helpful loyalsister Nov 2016 #13
It's not bigoted. It doesn't reflect on anyone else, just him. And it might be pnwmom Nov 2016 #18
The only evidence for that is speculation loyalsister Nov 2016 #19
The evidence is right before everyone's eyes. Boundless narcissism, pnwmom Nov 2016 #21
I need to find that Doonesbury cartoon. backscatter712 Dec 2016 #54
Noone should be diagnosed from a distance loyalsister Dec 2016 #56
What difference at this point does it make? obliviously Nov 2016 #15
knowing the processes and weaknesses of this foe is important Maru Kitteh Nov 2016 #48
Schizophrenic? JonLP24 Nov 2016 #16
He would have been likely diagnosed like 50 years ago loyalsister Nov 2016 #20
They have never recommended drugs for Narcissistic personality disorder, pnwmom Nov 2016 #22
The post I responded to was disputing a suggestion of schizophrenia loyalsister Nov 2016 #42
You're right. I missed the schizophrenic reference. He does exhibit paranoid pnwmom Nov 2016 #43
agreed Maru Kitteh Nov 2016 #49
I don't see him as schizophrenic either. n/t RKP5637 Nov 2016 #38
Yeah, Schizophrenia isn't something I see in the Donald. backscatter712 Dec 2016 #57
We need to keep him up all night tweeting. Ilsa Nov 2016 #25
I tend to agree with this. LisaM Nov 2016 #26
He's an asshole. The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2016 #27
BESTEST diagnosis I have seen. pangaia Nov 2016 #33
Herr President Asshole Supreme! n/t RKP5637 Nov 2016 #39
There is a non-DSM-V diagnosis... 3catwoman3 Nov 2016 #44
Brings this song to mind Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2016 #35
Donald Trump is going to turn into Howard Hughes after the inauguration. Initech Nov 2016 #40
he will be impeached within 2 years MFM008 Nov 2016 #46
The electoral college could stop him workinclasszero Dec 2016 #53
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