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          Machiavellianism

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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·April 15, 2025·4 min read

          Dark Personality Traits in Politicians Fuel Political Polarization

          New research reveals that politicians with narcissistic, psychopathic, or Machiavellian traits significantly increase affective polarization among voters. When citizens identify ideologically with such leaders, they become more hostile toward political opponents.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·September 3, 2023·5 min read

          Dark Traits, Broken Sleep: How Machiavellianism and Psychopathy Impact Rest

          A recent study delves into the link between the Dark Triad personality traits—Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and narcissism—and sleep quality, particularly in individuals with affective disorders (AD). Using data from 657 people, the research reveals that Machiavellianism and psychopathy have a significantly negative impact on sleep quality.
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          ·January 21, 2023·4 min read

          Personality Traits Could Predict Those Prone to Prejudice

          Those with dark triad or antagonistic personality traits including narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy are more likely to endorse negative beliefs about others, especially the LGBTQA+ community. People with these personality traits adopt prejudicial beliefs as they downplay the importance of equality and show little interest in protecting others, researchers conclude.
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          ·October 20, 2022·5 min read

          Dark Personality Traits Make People Susceptible to Fake News

          People 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.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·June 1, 2022·5 min read

          A Surprising Way to Tamper Ugly Dark Triad Personality Traits

          Activities 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.
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          ·June 28, 2021·4 min read

          Traits of a Troll: Research Reveals Motives of Internet Trolling

          Individuals with dark triad personality traits, including narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy, combined with feeling schadenfreude, taking pleasure from the misfortune of others, are more likely to indulge in internet trolling.
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          ·June 13, 2021·3 min read

          Machiavellianism Predicts Approval of Mind Upload Technology

          A 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.
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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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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·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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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·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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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·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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          FeaturedPsychology
          ·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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