Dark Triad

⏱ 8 minutes 📋 27 questions 🔒 Private & anonymous

Measure your levels of narcissism, Machiavellianism and psychopathy — three of the most studied dark personality traits.

Adapted from the Short Dark Triad (SD3), developed by Jones & Paulhus (2014).
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Please indicate how much you agree with each of the following statements. Answer honestly — there are no right or wrong answers.
Please answer all questions before submitting.
Question 1
It's not wise to tell your secrets
Question 2
I like to use clever manipulation to get my way
Question 3
Whatever it takes, you must get the important people on your side
Question 4
Avoid direct conflict with others because they may be useful in the future
Question 5
It's wise to keep track of information that you can use against people later
Question 6
You should wait for the right time to get back at people
Question 7
There are things you should hide from other people because they don't need to know
Question 8
Make sure your plans benefit yourself, not others
Question 9
Most people can be manipulated
Question 10
I tend to want others to admire me
Question 11
I tend to want others to pay attention to me
Question 12
I tend to seek prestige or status
Question 13
I tend to expect special favours from others
Question 14
I tend to like showing off
Question 15
I tend to be a natural leader
Question 16
I tend to feel like a special person
Question 17
I tend to insist on getting the respect I deserve
Question 18
I tend to know that I am good because everyone tells me so
Question 19
I tend to not be too concerned with morality or the harm I cause
Question 20
I tend to be callous or insensitive
Question 21
I tend to not feel remorseful
Question 22
I tend to be cynical
Question 23
I tend to be unconcerned with the feelings of other people
Question 24
I tend to be unpredictable
Question 25
I tend to not feel guilty when I cause harm to others
Question 26
I tend to attack people who threaten or hurt me
Question 27
People often say I'm out of control

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