1. THE DARK TRIAD Rachel Callahan Logan Roach

2. A Brief Introduction  The Dark Triad was first introduced by Paulhus and Williams in 2002.  Research on each of the traits began in isolation from one another.  Relatively moderate correlations between them  Dark Triad traits overlap but are unique personality constructs.

3. Perspectives  Researchers treat these traits as pathological, something that needs to be treated, and inherently undesirable.  It is suggested that dark triad traits predispose individuals to short-term rewards and relationships.  We tend to promote long-term thinking as a society, although there are reproductive benefits for the individual acting on a shorter time frame.  Those who exhibit these traits have an accelerated mating strategy. (Casual sex, more partners, lowered standards)

4. Machiavellianism Narcissism Psychopathy A Visual

5. Narcissism  Entails a sense of entitlement and superiority.  Originated with Narcissus in Greek mythology.  An Axis II disorder in the diagnostic manual.  A concept in psychoanalytic theory introduced in Sigmund Freud’s On Narcissism.  Strive to be the best and they want everyone to assure them they are the best.

6. Narcissistic personality disorder  NPD affects 1% of the population.  High levels of narcissism can manifest themselves in a pathological form which results in NPD.  Individual is excessively preoccupied with issues of personal adequacy, power, prestige, and vanity.  Heinz Kohut first proposed NPD in 1968  Feel inferior and unloved.

7. Famous Narcissists  Ted Bundy  Paris Hilton  Machiavelli  Joseph Stalin  Adolph Hitler  And…

8. Kanye West  “If I was just a fan of music, I would think that I was the number one artist in the world.” – Kanye West

9. Machiavellianism  Characterized by manipulation and exploitation of others, a cynical disregard for morality, and a focus on self- interest and deception.  Derives from the Italian Renaissance diplomat and writer Niccolò Machiavelli  Machiavellianism is a negative term to characterize corrupt politicians in Niccolò Machiavelli’s book The Prince. 1513

10. How Mach Are You?  Social and personality psychologists use Machiavellianism to describe a person’s tendency to be unemotional.  Some psychologists consider Machiavellianism to be a subclinical form of psychopathy.  St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre is seen as a product of Machiavellianism.  A twenty-statement personality survey, became the standard self-assessment tool of Machiavellianism.

11. Mach IV Test

12. Our Results

13. Antisocial Personality Disorders  Also known as dissocial personality disorder  “Characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for, or violation of, the rights of others.”  3.6% of the world population shows symptoms of APD while men are 3 times more likely to exhibit behavior.  People don’t recognize their disorder. Blames society.  Peer nomination. Basic reports of behavior.

14. Psychopathy  First documented use was in the mid 1800s  Characterized by enduring social behavior, impulsivity, selfishness, callousness, and remorselessness.  Studies have shown that when a psychopath is presented a negative word, the activity in the amygdala and hippocampus is less than that of a sane person.  Psychopaths tend to act on impulse and show little to no fear which leads to excessive risk taking, violence, or criminal activity.

15. Sociopathy  First introduced in 1909 in Germany by Psychiatrist Karl Birnbaum.  Defining features include violations of social norms or anti- social behavior.  Must be 18 years old and have shown a disregard for the rights and safety of others to be diagnosed.  One of the more famous sociopaths is Henri Desire Landru. Henri used a personal column called Interested In Matrimony. Succeeded in seducing 10 women, bilked them of their savings, murdered and disposed of their bodies and recorded everything in a journal. All while maintaining a marriage and a mistress.

16. Treatment  Many of the individuals don’t seek treatment on their own, without being mandated to therapy by a court.  No effective treatment for Axis II disorders.  Psychotherapy  Psychiatric medication may be used to help with certain conditions sometimes associated with APD or the aggression.

17. Conclusion  The Dark Triad is a group of three personality traits: narcissism, Machiavellianism and psychopathy.  Psychopathy and sociopathy are both anti-social personality disorders.  Many people with APD commit crimes and are caught due to their frequency and flagrancy of their actions.  Bullies, compulsive liars, people who speed through school zones share the same blindness to human pain as someone with APD.  No known treatments for Sociopathy or Psychopathy