13 Signs Someone Has Dark Personality Traits - The Dark Triad Personality

hey everybody welcome to psychology element there are three specific personality traits that when combined can create a truly toxic sinister and vengeful person people often have a couple of these toxic traits but with careful therapy and treatment they can be managed and go on to lead healthy and fulfilling lives however when combined some researchers believe that they foster a truly malignant personality that wreaks havoc in their surrounding environment together these three personality traits form what psychologists call the dark triad the three traits that form the dark triad are narcissism machiavellianism and psychopathy the malicious and malevolent qualities that they have can create havoc in people's lives so it's best to be aware of them don't worry if you think you might know someone with the dark triad we've got you covered today we've got 13 signs that someone has a dark personality stick around until the end because the last tip is the best sign of a dark personality we've ever seen number 13. luring co-workers into wild behaviors or seducing co-workers or supervisors into romantic relationships studies have shown that people with dark personality traits actually appear more attractive to those around them and like everything else they use that to their advantage whether it's for personal desires or to promote themselves you'll often find them seducing co-workers and supervisors into romantic relationships research has also shown that those with the mentioned dark traits are prone to enjoy short-term or one-night stand relationships more number 12 bullying or criticizing co-workers to distract focus away from tasks chaos and self-interest are often dark personalities motto and this is where the sadistic part of their mindset also comes out they enjoy bullying their co-workers and criticizing them in order to distract focus away from tasks this strategy is employed to create general chaos and distrust especially if we're talking about a workplace when this person disrupts their co-workers work time and personal lives they're now free to pursue their selfish personal agendas without detection not only does their sadistic side enjoy the hurting of people around them by humiliating or bullying them but there's the added benefit of having attention shifted away from their own shady behavior and activities number 11 they fight against authority figures rules and the status quo people with this triad of characteristics question authority figures and disregard laws and boundaries no matter who enforces them this could be because of their psychopathy and narcissism causing them to feel above even those with authority if they're caught breaching the law they may feel like they can outsmart police or judges due to their machiavellian nature they often even begin to abuse the courts if persecuted number 10 they act in ways that show moral disengagement moral disengagement is the experience in which individuals disengage themselves from immoral situations as a method of convincing themselves that the rules and regulations don't apply to them they do this as a way to avoid self-condemnation and guilt instead enabling and justifying their bad actions for example if someone with the dark triad is fighting for a promotion with another member on their team they might begin spreading negative rumors about their competitor or take credit for their work they have no issues lying or slandering as a means to get what they want accompanying that risk-prone side of their personality these people often make bold decisions without any regard to rules or ethics this can also be called moral disengagement they literally disengage themselves from situations to convince themselves that the normal ethical rules and standards that everyone abides by don't apply to them so they won't feel guilty for undercutting someone for a much needed promotion they won't mind taking credit for others work as long as they can explain away the context they can escape any moral dilemma that other people might otherwise struggle with number nine they don't take criticism well people with the traits on the dark triad often act aggressively when someone confronts them with criticism even if it's presented delicately often their narcissism protects their ego and makes them feel as though their actions are always handled perfectly if someone rejects their offer on a date or says their work could use improvement they may lash out in a dark manner number eight they make quick short-term decisions without considering the consequences people with the dark triad of personality traits are often impulsive in nature they'll make quick often spiteful acts without considering the consequences they may have on their future whether it's impulsive spending using substances irresponsibly or getting revenge they often do what feels good to them in the moment if you find this video insightful so far then make sure to hit the like button for the youtube algorithm and why not subscribe so you can keep learning more it's free number seven they compete not cooperate if there's someone in your life with this dark personality it might feel like they're always competing rather than cooperating with you even in relationships instead of feeling like there's a team effort in ensuring it works you might feel like they're always belittling you or keeping score of their good deeds or if you've had a recent accomplishment they might insist that theirs is superior in the workplace they might ruin the flow of a team project due to this nature by creating tension within the environment their competitive nature might seem like a good headstrong trait initially but when it's ongoing it can become draining number six they seek revenge people with these traits often seek revenge when they feel rejected if offended their narcissism intertwined with their manipulative nature and disregard for morals creates a dangerous combination when they're seeking revenge for example it's not uncommon for people with this personality trait to act out maliciously when they are dumped by a significant other they'll often slander their reputation amongst their friends and family blackmail them refuse to return their possessions all because someone had the nerve to leave them sometimes this revenge seems so shocking due to their charming and charismatic nature from the beginning often those with this personality can appear so sweet and innocent from the beginning then turn dramatically once they're offended number five they use manipulation to reach goals one of the pillars of the dark triad personality is what psychology calls machiavellianism which refers to the italian diplomat nicolo machiavelli like nicolo machiavelli they firmly believe that the end justifies the means they'll manipulate and use other people for whatever they feel is fit ethics aren't that big a thing in their world and as long as they can reach the results they have their eyes set upon it doesn't matter how many heads they've stepped on in order to achieve that goal along with that they'll also justify their behavior and think they're in the right all along number four they don't share knowledge knowledge is power and the dark triad likes to hoard power to themselves they'll play dumb when asked about something they'll pretend to be ignorant of the requested knowledge or they'll boldly give unrelated information manipulation comes into play here they'll give out promises which they of course have no intention of fulfilling to help out in the future this individual will rationalize hiding knowledge by saying they're unable to provide it or just entirely shift the blame on another person number three they try to control or minimize other people's influence another dark trait we see is they try to control or minimize other people's influence these individuals have what's called psychological entitlement without a doubt they believe they're simply better than everyone else around them using manipulation as their armor and weapon they'll try to control you or find any way to minimize the influence you have over others in order to reap that influence and power for themselves so to achieve this dominance that they want they may only choose the battles they know they can win number two they'll scapegoat those who don't boost their egos dark triads treat valued members of the organization better than they treat those who don't boost their egos at this point we call them trophy colleagues which means they have an exaggerated belief in their abilities and expect constant praise and awards in contrast they'll scapegoat anyone else they decide they don't like and treat them negatively often they'll ensure that the other person knows that they're disliked and will turn the rest of the group against them number one they actively promote themselves if someone is acting like they're perfect you have a right to be suspicious oftentimes people with the dark triad traits believe that they are brilliant and thus will talk excessively about themselves and how wonderful they are however it's important to pay attention to how they speak about other people if you find they have nothing nice to say about anyone else yet are constantly trying to make themselves seem great they might be trying to manipulate you into believing them alternatively they often do believe that they are actually great and everyone else isn't if you notice this behavior in someone it's best to be cautious they might have all the traits of the dark triad and that's a wrap on the 13 signs of a dark personality do you recognize these traits in somebody you know if so let us know in the comments below before you go don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any psychology videos and be sure to check out our dark personalities playlist for more and thanks for watching you

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Length: 9min 59sec (599 seconds)

Published: Mon Jan 25 2021