The Dark Triad Scale

The Dark Triad Scale is a psychological tool used to measure three specific personality traits: narcissism (excessive self-focus and need for admiration), Machiavellianism (manipulativeness and strategic exploitation of others), and psychopathy (lack of empathy and impulsivity). These traits are considered socially aversive and are often linked to negative behaviors. The scale helps researchers and clinicians assess these traits to better understand individual differences in personality, behavior, and social interactions. It's not a clinical diagnosis but rather a way to quantify how prominently these traits are present in a person.