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·September 26, 2018·6 min read

Psychologists Define the ‘Dark Core of Personality’

Researchers have identified a common denominator for 'dark' personality traits they have dubbed the D-factor. D-factor, researchers report, can be defined as the general tendency to maximize personal goals and interests over those of another, often to the extent of taking pleasure in hurting others.

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·October 2, 2018·2 min read

“Dark Triad” of Personality Reflected in Dreams

Researchers report those with dark triad personality traits tend to dream more about aggression and sex.

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·October 23, 2018·5 min read

Schadenfreude Sheds Light on Darker Side of Humanity

Researchers say dehumanization seems to be at the core of schadenfreude, the sense of pleasure at other peoples' misfortune.

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·January 7, 2019·10 min read

How personality affects susceptibility to persuasion

Study 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.

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·June 21, 2019·3 min read

Foodie calls: Women who date for a free meal more likely to exhibit dark triad personality traits

Women 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.

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·September 19, 2019·5 min read

How 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.

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·October 29, 2019·5 min read

Narcissism might be a dark trait but it can lower stress levels and reduce chances of depression

Grandiose narcissists are more likely to be "mentally tough", experience less stress, and are less prone to depression.

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·January 27, 2020·4 min read

How personality predicts seeing others as sex objects

Those 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.

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·March 10, 2021·8 min read

The Dark Doesn’t Hide It: How the COVID-19 Pandemic Affects Dark Personalities

Those who are more narcissistic or Machiavellian reported experiencing more negativity and perceived the COVID-19 pandemic is threatening the world. Sadists, by contrast, reported more positive emotions as they felt the pandemic negatively affected the quality of life for others.

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·March 15, 2021·4 min read

Bullies, Thieves and Chiefs: The Hidden Cost of Psychopaths at Work

It 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.