Behaviors and Techniques: Correlations, Connections and Differences
Writ by Jesse Lee aka Oregonleatherboy
Behaviors And Techniques
The Dark Triad is a term used to describe three personality traits that are often associated with negative and harmful behaviors. These traits are narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy. Research has shown that individuals who exhibit these traits tend to engage in behaviors that are selfish, manipulative, and lacking in empathy.
Behaviors and Techniques: Correlations, Connections and Differences
Narcissism is characterized by a:
grandiose sense of self-importance
a need for admiration
and a lack of empathy for others.
Individuals who score high on measures of narcissism tend to be arrogant and entitled, and they often exploit others for their own gain.
Machiavellianism is characterized by a willingness to manipulate others for personal gain. Individuals who score high on measures of Machiavellianism tend to be cunning and manipulative, and they often use deception to achieve their goals.
Psychopathy is characterized by a:
lack of empathy
remorse
impulsivity
and antisocial behavior
Individuals who score high on measures of psychopathy tend to engage in criminal behavior and have a disregard for the safety and well-being of others.
Research has shown that there are correlations between these three traits, with individuals who exhibit one trait often exhibiting the other two as well. For example, individuals who score high on measures of narcissism also tend to score high on measures of Machiavellianism and psychopathy.
However, it is important to note that there are also differences between these three traits. For example, individuals who score high on measures of narcissism tend to be more focused on themselves and their own needs, while individuals who score high on measures of Machiavellianism tend to be more focused on manipulating others for their own gain.
In terms of techniques, individuals who exhibit the Dark Triad traits often use similar tactics to achieve their goals. These tactics include:
manipulation,
deception
and exploitation of others.
However, the specific techniques used may vary depending on the individual and the situation.
Overall, research has shown that the Dark Triad traits are associated with negative and harmful behaviors, and individuals who exhibit these traits tend to engage in manipulative and exploitative tactics to achieve their goals.
Bullying
(Baughman, Dearing, Giammarco, & Vernon, 2012);
Charm
counterproductive work actions (O'Boyle et al., 2012);
Deceit honesty-humility
(Muris, Merckelbach, Otgaar, & Meijer, 2017; O'Boyle, Forsyth, Banks, Story, & White, 2015; Vize, Lynam, Collison, & Miller, 2016)
intimate partner violence
(Carton & Egan, 2017)
Low honesty-humility
(Book, Visser, & Volk, 2015)
Manipulation-callousness
(Jones & Figueredo, 2013)
Risky and sensation-seeking activities (Crysel, Crosier, & Webster, 2013)
https://darkpppimp.blogspot.com/2024/02/risky-and-sensation-seeking.html