Dark Triad Personality Test

When you’re faced with an ethical dilemma, how do you decide what to do?

How do you typically react to compliments?

Do you have a strong sense of self-importance?

How do you respond when someone criticizes you?

When someone you know achieves something big, how do you feel?

In a competitive situation, how do you approach winning?

How do you typically feel when someone close to you is upset?

Do you feel remorse after hurting someone, intentionally or unintentionally?

When you meet someone new, what’s your primary concern?

When someone disagrees with you, what do you usually do?

Significant Dark Triad Traits

Based on your answers, you seem to exhibit significant dark triad tendencies. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re a bad person. Remember, these are complex traits and this quiz result is not a professional diagnosis.

It has been reasoned that some individuals may exhibit dark triad tendencies as adults because they were required for survival in their earlier lives. They might continue to utilize these survival strategies (e.g., lying, cheating, aggression) despite having more options available to them to get their needs met.

Talk to a trusted friend about your behavior; they may be able to help provide some reassurance about your behavior—or some constructive feedback in the event that it has been harmful or problematic. If needed, a therapist can help you with some strategies to change how you respond to certain situations.

Hints of Dark Triad Traits

You may have some hints of dark triad traits—most of us do!—but they’re not usually dominant. If you're concerned about exhibiting some of these traits, don't worry, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re a bad person. Remember, these are complex traits and this quiz result is not a professional diagnosis.

Talk to a trusted friend about your behavior; they may be able to help provide some reassurance that your behavior hasn't been harmful—or some constructive feedback in the event that it has. If needed, a therapist can help you with some strategies to change how you respond to certain situations.

Insignificant Dark Triad Traits

Based on your results, you’re unlikely to have significant dark triad traits. You value honesty, empathy, and supportive relationships over manipulation or self-interest. You can rest assured that your friends and loved ones appreciate how you behave in your daily life and how you respond to complicated situations.

While this is commendable, it may also make you more susceptible to being taken advantage of. Make sure not to let others walk all over you, and that you take the necessary steps to protect and take care of yourself if those around you are exhibiting dark triad traits.