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Dark Triad

Measure your levels of narcissism, Machiavellianism and psychopathy — three of the most studied dark personality traits.

Before you begin

✓ Read each question carefully and answer honestly
✓ Take your time — accuracy matters more than speed
✓ Please indicate how much you agree with each of the following statements. Answer honestly — there are no right or wrong answers.

⏰ 8 minutes 📋 27 questions 🔒 Private & anonymous

Question 1 of 27

It's not wise to tell your secrets

Question 2 of 27

I like to use clever manipulation to get my way

Question 3 of 27

Whatever it takes, you must get the important people on your side

Question 4 of 27

Avoid direct conflict with others because they may be useful in the future

Question 5 of 27

It's wise to keep track of information that you can use against people later

Question 6 of 27

You should wait for the right time to get back at people

Question 7 of 27

There are things you should hide from other people because they don't need to know

Question 8 of 27

Make sure your plans benefit yourself, not others

Question 9 of 27

Most people can be manipulated

Question 10 of 27

I tend to want others to admire me

Question 11 of 27

I tend to want others to pay attention to me

Question 12 of 27

I tend to seek prestige or status

Question 13 of 27

I tend to expect special favours from others

Question 14 of 27

I tend to like showing off

Question 15 of 27

I tend to be a natural leader

Question 16 of 27

I tend to feel like a special person

Question 17 of 27

I tend to insist on getting the respect I deserve

Question 18 of 27

I tend to know that I am good because everyone tells me so

Question 19 of 27

I tend to not be too concerned with morality or the harm I cause

Question 20 of 27

I tend to be callous or insensitive

Question 21 of 27

I tend to not feel remorseful

Question 22 of 27

I tend to be cynical

Question 23 of 27

I tend to be unconcerned with the feelings of other people

Question 24 of 27

I tend to be unpredictable

Question 25 of 27

I tend to not feel guilty when I cause harm to others

Question 26 of 27

I tend to attack people who threaten or hurt me

Question 27 of 27

People often say I'm out of control

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Identifying key patterns

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Calculating your scores

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