Dark Triad (Dirty Dozen)
Machiavellianism, Narcissism & Psychopathy
Based on Jonason & Webster (2010) Dirty Dozen scale. A concise 12-item measure of the Dark Triad personality traits: Machiavellianism (manipulation, deceit, exploitation), Narcissism (grandiosity, entitlement, admiration-seeking), and Psychopathy (callousness, cynicism, remorselessness).
What Is the Dark Triad (Dirty Dozen)?
The Dark Triad refers to three socially aversive personality traits: Machiavellianism, Narcissism, and Psychopathy. The Dirty Dozen (Jonason & Webster, 2010) is a 12-item concise measure covering all three dimensions.
> Disclaimer: This test is for educational purposes only. It is not a clinical diagnostic instrument.
Scoring Guide
12 items, 7-point Likert (1=Strongly disagree, 7=Strongly agree). No reverse-scored items. Three subscales (mean of 4 items each): Machiavellianism (Q1-Q4), Narcissism (Q5-Q8), Psychopathy (Q9-Q12). Total score range: 12-84.
Result Interpretation
After completing the 12 questions, you'll receive an immediate, detailed report with:
- Your score — calculated automatically based on your responses
- Score interpretation — what your score means in practical terms
- Context — how your results compare to general population norms where available
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