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The dark triad of personality
The dark triad of personality consists of narcissism (self-importance), Machiavellianism (strategic exploitation and deceit), and psychopathy (callousness and cynicism).
We are all at least a little bit narcissistic, Machiavellian and psychopathic.
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The light side of human nature
The light triad of human nature consists of three distinct factors:
- Kantianism (treating people for who they are, not as means)
- Humanism ( valuing the dignity and worth of each person)
- Faith in humanity (believing ...
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The average person displays both triads
The light triad is not simply the opposite of the dark triad. There is a little bit of light and dark in each of us.
A study revealed that the average person is leaning more toward the light triad than the dark in their everyday patterns of thoughts, behaviors, an...
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Positive and negative aspects of our dark side
- In studies, the dark triad was positively correlated with being younger, male, motivated by power, immature defense style, selfishness.
- The dark triad was negatively correlated with life satisfaction, conscientiousness, agreeableness, values, compassion, empathy, a quiet ego, a bel...
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Positive and negative aspects of the light triad
- In studies, the light triad was associated with being older, female, less childhood unpredictability, higher levels of religiosity, life satisfaction, fulfillment with their relationships, acceptance of others, belief in the good of others and self, empathy, enthusiasm, having a quiet ego.
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