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

Neuroscience NewsJune 21, 2019

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. ... Read More...

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The Scientific Signs You Are In a Relationship with a Psychopath

Neuroscience NewsDecember 2, 2018

Researchers reveal the neurobiology and typical behavior associated with psychopathic personalities. The paper explores the red flags that might mean you are in a relationship with a psychopath. ... Read More...

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“Dark Triad” of Personality Reflected in Dreams

Neuroscience NewsOctober 2, 2018

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

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Psychologists Define the ‘Dark Core of Personality’

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 26, 2018

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.... Read More...

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Angry People May Not Be as Smart as They Think

Neuroscience NewsAugust 13, 2018

Researchers report those with trait anger, those who get angry as a disposition, are more likely to overestimate their intelligence level. Interestingly, researchers say, trait anger is linked to grandiose narcissism. ... Read More...

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Want Narcissists to Donate to Your Cause? Make it About Them

Neuroscience NewsJune 6, 2018

Researchers report narcissists who are asked to imagine a recipient's circumstances are more likely to donate to a cause than when the recipient's plight is simply described to them.... Read More...

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Narcissists Don’t Hunt for Partners Who Are Already Taken, But That Does Not Stop Them

Neuroscience NewsMarch 28, 2018

Narcissists show interest in specific targets for relationships, and are not generally concerned as to whether the potential partner is currently in a relationship or not, researchers report. However, researchers note, narcissists are more likely to engage in 'mate poaching' than those who do not have this personality trait.... Read More...

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Do Western Societies Promote Narcissism?

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 26, 2018

A new study in Charité reveals those who grew up in the former Western states of Germany between 1949 and 1990, tend to be more narcissistic than those who were raised in the East. The study raises the question of whether narcissism is associated with Western culture.... Read More...

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Support for Populist Ideologies Linked to National Narcissism and Feelings of Disadvantage

Neuroscience NewsOctober 24, 2017

University of Kent researchers report people who believe they are disadvantaged are more likely to have an unrealistic belief in the greatness of their country and support populist ideologies.... Read More...

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Networks of Narcissists: Social Media and Narcissism

Neuroscience NewsApril 18, 2017

A new study reports narcissists are drawn to social network platforms as they see them as the ideal stages to showcase themselves.... Read More...

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New Personality Model Sets Up How We See Ourselves, and How Others See Us

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 6, 2017

A new model for identifying personality traits contrasts how people see themselves against how others see them.... Read More...

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Entitlement is a Recipe For Unhappiness

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 13, 2016

According to researchers, those who consider themselves to have a sense of entitlement are often more prone to frustration and unhappiness.... Read More...

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“Dark Triad” of Personality Reflected in Dreams

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