Traits of the Dark factor
- Egoism. Excessive concern with one's own advantage at the expense of the wellbeing of others.
- Machiavellianism. A callous person that's so focused on their own interests that they will manipulate and deceive to get what they want.
- Moral Disengagement. Behaving as if ethical standards don't apply to oneself.
- Narcissism. All-consuming desire for ego reinforcement.
- Psychological Entitlement. Thinking that one is entitled to more than others are.
- Psychopathy. Display a lack of self-control, is callous, and impulsive.
- Sadism. Intentionally causing physical, sexual, or psychological pain on others to assert dominance or for enjoyment.
- Self-interest. Chasing after socially valued domains, including material goods, social status, recognition, academic or occupational achievement.
- Spitefulness. Doing something that will harm others even though it means harm to oneself. It could be social, financial, physical, or an inconvenience.
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