Dark Triad Personality Test
The Dark Triad consists of three socially aversive personality traits: Narcissism (excessive self-love and sense of superiority), Machiavellianism (manipulative and strategic behavior), and Psychopathy (lack of empathy and impulsive behavior).
This assessment is based on validated psychological research and will help you better recognize these traits in yourself. While these traits exist on a spectrum in all individuals, extremely high scores may correlate with interpersonal difficulties or unethical behavior.
Test Details:
27 questions • Approximately 3-4 minutes
Rate each statement on a 5-point scale from Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree
27 questions • Approximately 3-4 minutes
Rate each statement on a 5-point scale from Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree
Question 1 of 27
Your Dark Triad Results
Here’s your personality profile based on the three dark triad traits
Disclaimer: This test is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional psychological evaluation or diagnosis. If you have concerns about your mental health or personality, please consult a qualified mental health professional.
References
Jones, D. N., & Paulhus, D. L. (2014). Introducing the Short Dark Triad (SD3): A Brief Measure of Dark Personality Traits. Assessment, 21(1), 28-41. doi:10.1177/1073191113514105
Paulhus, D. L., & Williams, K. M. (2002). The Dark Triad of personality: Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy. Journal of Research in Personality, 36(6), 556-563. doi:10.1016/S0092-6566(02)00505-6
Furnham, A., Richards, S. C., & Paulhus, D. L. (2013). The Dark Triad of Personality: A 10 Year Review. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 7(3), 199-216. doi:10.1111/spc3.12018
Jonason, P. K., & Webster, G. D. (2010). The Dirty Dozen: A Concise Measure of the Dark Triad. Psychological Assessment, 22(2), 420-432. doi:10.1037/a0019265
Kajonius, P. J., Persson, B. N., Rosenberg, P., & Garcia, D. (2016). The (mis)measurement of the Dark Triad Dirty Dozen: Exploitation at the core of the scale. PeerJ, 4, e1748. doi:10.7717/peerj.1748
