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DARK TRIAD

Dark Triad Test

What are the dark instincts hidden inside me? Analyzing Machiavellianism, Narcissism, and Psychopathy traits with 21 questions.

Question 1

I feel good when people pay attention to me.

  1. Not at all
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
  4. Always

Question 2

I can lie to achieve my goal.

  1. Not at all
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
  4. Always

Question 3

I believe the end justifies the means.

  1. Not at all
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
  4. Always

Question 4

I believe I am a special being.

  1. Not at all
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
  4. Always

Question 5

I collect information about people to use later.

  1. Not at all
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
  4. Always

Question 6

I enjoy dangerous behavior or thrills.

  1. Not at all
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
  4. Always

Question 7

I want to be a leader.

  1. Not at all
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
  4. Always

Question 8

Smart people should know how to use others.

  1. Not at all
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
  4. Always

Question 9

I don't feel much when I see others suffering.

  1. Not at all
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
  4. Always

Question 10

People tend to follow my words well.

  1. Not at all
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
  4. Always

Question 11

I use praise or flattery to get what I want.

  1. Not at all
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
  4. Always

Question 12

I enjoy planning revenge.

  1. Not at all
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
  4. Always

Question 13

I like showing off my body or appearance.

  1. Not at all
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
  4. Always

Question 14

Showing weakness makes you easy to exploit.

  1. Not at all
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
  4. Always

Question 15

I often act impulsively.

  1. Not at all
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
  4. Always

Question 16

I am superior to others.

  1. Not at all
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
  4. Always

Question 17

I have the ability to manipulate people.

  1. Not at all
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
  4. Always

Question 18

I don't feel much guilt about breaking laws or rules.

  1. Not at all
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
  4. Always

Question 19

I am not ashamed to show off my success.

  1. Not at all
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
  4. Always

Question 20

Secret is power.

  1. Not at all
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
  4. Always

Question 21

I enjoy playing mean pranks.

  1. Not at all
  2. Sometimes
  3. Often
  4. Always