The dark triad: narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy
The dark triad is a set of three socially aversive personality traits studied together in psychology: narcissism (grandiosity and need for admiration), Machiavellianism (strategic manipulation), and psychopathy (low empathy and impulsivity). They are measured as continuous tendencies everyone has to some degree, not as labels or disorders. Diahu’s dark triad quiz is an entertainment-and-reflection tool — a high score is a conversation starter, never a clinical judgement.
What are the three dark triad traits?
Narcissism centres on grandiosity and a hunger for admiration; Machiavellianism on cool, strategic manipulation; psychopathy on low empathy, boldness, and impulsivity. They share a common core of low concern for others, which is why they often correlate.
Does a high score mean I am a bad person?
No — these are everyday traits measured on a scale, and most people sit somewhere in the middle. A higher score points to a tendency worth reflecting on, not a diagnosis or a fixed character.
How should I read this result?
Treat it as a mirror for certain interpersonal habits — how you seek status, influence others, or weigh their feelings. The useful question is where these tendencies help you and where they cost you trust.
These guides are for self-reflection and entertainment — not medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or fortune-telling.