FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·March 16, 2022·6 min read‘Dark Empaths’: How Dangerous Are Psychopaths and Narcissists With Empathy?Despite common thought, not all people with dark triad disorders are void of empathy. Some people with dark triad disorders experience above-average empathetic capabilities. Researchers shed light on "dark empaths" and empathy deficits in those with dark triad disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 2, 2018·2 min read“Dark Triad” of Personality Reflected in DreamsResearchers report those with dark triad personality traits tend to dream more about aggression and sex.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 1, 2022·5 min readA Surprising Way to Tamper Ugly Dark Triad Personality TraitsActivities targeting agreeableness were shown to reduce Dark Triad personality traits. However, those with Dark Triad personality disorders are less likely to want intervention to increase agreeableness.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 15, 2021·4 min readBullies, Thieves and Chiefs: The Hidden Cost of Psychopaths at WorkIt is estimated that 1% of the general population has psychopathic traits. Among the upper echelons of corporations, up to 3.5% of employees are psychopathic, with the percentage rising for those who are chief executives. Researchers investigate how those with psychopathic traits impact the workplace for other employees, and how corporate psychopaths end up costing the economy billions of dollars due to their unethical behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 20, 2022·5 min readDark Personality Traits Make People Susceptible to Fake NewsPeople with Dark Triad personality traits are more likely to believe fake news, especially when doing so promotes their own selfish desires. Even when presented with scientific facts, those with dark triad personalities bend reality to their own liking. The more pronounced traits associated with self-interest were, the more those with dark triad personalities doubted there was a difference between actual facts and mere opinions.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 21, 2019·3 min readFoodie calls: Women who date for a free meal more likely to exhibit dark triad personality traitsWomen who date for a free meal and without romantic interest in their dinner partners are more likely to exhibit 'dark triad' personality traits. Dark triad traits, including narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism, are associated with negative behaviors, such as exploitative behaviors and deception.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 15, 2021·8 min readFrom Psychopaths to ‘Everyday Sadists’: Why Do Humans Harm the Harmless?Researchers investigate why some people take pleasure in hurting more vulnerable people.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 19, 2019·5 min readHow people with psychopathic traits control their ‘dark impulses’Neuroimaging reveals 'successful' psychopaths (those who can control their antisocial tendencies) have greater levels of gray matter density between the left and right ventromedial prefrontal cortex. This area of the brain is implicated in self-regulatory processes, including reactive emotions.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 23, 2019·3 min readHow personality affects susceptibility to persuasionStudy reveals our personality types may indicate how susceptible we are to the power of persuasion. Those who are more fearful tend to follow the crowd, while those whose personality traits fall into the dark triad are less likely to be influenced by authority figures. Those who are socially apt are more likely to be persuaded to do something it is consistent with their beliefs or prior actions.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 27, 2020·4 min readHow personality predicts seeing others as sex objectsThose with dark personality traits such as psychopathy, sadism, low affective empathy, narcissism, cold-heartedness, and meanness, are more likely to sexually objectify those of the opposite sex.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 13, 2021·3 min readMachiavellianism Predicts Approval of Mind Upload TechnologyA new study finds those with Machiavellian personality traits are more open to the prospect of mind uploading once the technology becomes available. The study raises concerns about those with dark triad personality traits could disproportionately adopt the technology and supports concerns about antisocial use of artificial general intelligence.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 25, 2021·5 min readNarcissism Linked to Aggression in Review of 437 StudiesA comparative review of 324 global research papers concludes narcissism is a risk factor for aggression and violent behaviors. The results were similar, regardless of age, gender, education level, or country of residence.Read More
