The Dark Tetrad, also known as the Dark Quad, is a set of interrelated negative personality features: narcissism, psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and sadism.

In the present study, we treat DT as a whole, adopting a person‐centered approach. We analyzed diferent homogeneous subgroups of individuals characterized by specific DT profiles, aiming to...

sibility invocation are examples of tactics implemented by the Dark Tetrad personali-ties to gain social in uence. Charm and responsibility invocation resemble tactics in

Jan 5, 2022 · Professor Sam Vaknin suggests a new construct called the dark pentagram personality, which includes Machiavellianism, subclinical narcissism, subclinical psychopathy, …

May 4, 2024 · Whereas the Big Five model covers neutral or even benign aspects of human personality and behavior (John & Srivastava, 2009), the Dark Tetrad includes malign traits that …

Nov 27, 2016 · The Dark Tetrad consists of four socially offensive personality traits – narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and sadism – that fall in the normal or “everyday” range.

Apr 29, 2025 · Assessing Dark Triad and Dark Tetrad traits requires psychometric evaluations, behavioral observations, and physiological markers. Self-report questionnaires, such as the …

Jun 10, 2025 · This research-informed article defines these "Dark Tetrad" traits, explores the psychological impact of casual labeling, and offers healthier communication strategies for …

At least one facet of every Dark Tetrad trait was associated with conspiracist ideation, and nearly every association could be attributed, in part, to the tendency for those with aversive …

Apr 12, 2025 · People high in dark tetrad traits are bad enough alone, but what happens when they argue with each other? New research suggests the types of conflict management styles …