Dark Triad

The Dark Triad is a cluster of three socially aversive personality traits: Machiavellianism (strategic manipulation), subclinical narcissism (grandiosity and entitlement) and subclinical psychopathy (callousness and impulsivity).

The three traits correlate moderately but are distinct. All three share low Agreeableness and low Honesty-Humility. They appear in non-clinical populations and predict workplace counterproductivity, short-term mating strategies and some leadership behaviours.