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 ...

Scientists theorized that narcissists' preference for meat stemmed from 'Dark Triad' personality traits 'associated with more negative attitudes toward animals.' 'Psychopathy,' too, they noted ...

From brooding movie villains to real-life charismatic leaders, the so-called “Dark Triad” personality traits—narcissism, Machiavellianism and psychopathy—have been linked to success in ...