The Dark Triad of Personality
Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and Psychopathy in Everyday Life

Summarizes research on the Dark Triad personality type, its impact on individuals and society, and how it can be adapted

Minna Lyons (Author)

9780128142912

Paperback / softback, published 16 January 2019

219 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 1.5 cm, 0.36 kg

The Dark Triad of Personality: Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and Psychopathy in Everyday Life summarizes the latest research on how these personality traits (psychopathology, narcissism, Machiavellianism) are defined and displayed, while also exploring the impact they have on individuals and society, the relationship between clinical conditions and personality traits, and their adaptivity. The book introduces the Dark Triad through the lens of existing clinical and personality literature, discussing shared and unique cognitive and empathetic profiles associated with each trait. Antisocial, antagonistic, and criminal behaviors associated with the Dark Triad are also covered, as is the way these individuals compete socially and in the workplace.

1. Introduction to the Dark Triad 2. The Dark Triad Within a Clinical Framework 3. The Dark Triad and Forensic Implications: Antagonistic, Aggressive, and Criminal Behaviors 4. Mating Strategies (Mate Competition, Mate Attraction, and Established Relationships) 5. Dark Triad and Friendships 6. The Dark Triad in the Workplace 7. The Dark Triad and Internet Behavior

Subject Areas: Clinical psychology [MMJ], Educational psychology [JNC], The self, ego, identity, personality [JMS], Social, group or collective psychology [JMH], Child & developmental psychology [JMC], Psychology [JM]