Dark Triad Quiz: Paulhus and Williams (2002) Study Flashcards

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Questions and Answers

What was the relationship between the Dark Triad traits based on the study by Paulhus & Williams (2002)?

There was no correlation observed between the Dark Triad traits.

They all exhibited strong positive correlations with each other.

Their correlations were relatively weak but consistent. (correct)

The correlations between the traits were inconsistent and unpredictable.

According to the study, how did males compare to females in terms of Dark Triad trait scores?

Males scored higher than females on all Dark Triad traits. (correct)

There was no significant difference in Dark Triad trait scores between males and females.

The study did not report any gender differences in Dark Triad trait scores.

Females scored higher than males on all Dark Triad traits.

What was found about the relationship between Extraversion and the Dark Triad traits in the study?

Extraversion was significantly associated with Narcissism and Machiavellianism but not Psychopathy.

Extraversion was significantly associated with all three Dark Triad traits.

Extraversion was significantly associated with Machiavellianism and Psychopathy but not Narcissism. (correct)

Extraversion showed no significant association with any of the Dark Triad traits.

What did the study find about the correlations between the Dark Triad traits and the Big Five Traits?

There were different relationships of correlations between the Dark Triad traits and the Big Five Traits. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the study, can the Dark Triad traits be considered a single variable?

No, there is no evidence to suggest that they can be considered equivalent or a single variable. Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, which statement about the relationship between the Dark Triad traits and Agreeableness is most accurate?

The Dark Triad traits all have a negative relationship with Agreeableness, resulting in more hostile and less socially generous behavior. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what does the relationship between Narcissism and Intelligence entail?

Individuals higher in Narcissism tend to be slightly more intelligent but also significantly likely to overestimate their intelligence. Signup and view all the answers

According to the provided information, what does Furnham et al. (2013) suggest about the relationship between Narcissism and Intelligence?

People higher in Narcissism tend to be slightly more intelligent but are also significantly likely to overrate or overestimate their intelligence, as suggested by Furnham et al. (2013). Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the Dark Triad traits, what do Muris et al. (2017) propose about Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy?

They can be considered as 'evil allies of personality' and it makes sense to study them simultaneously within the context of transgressive behavior. Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, why is combining the 3 traits of the Dark Triad into a single measure considered theoretically problematic?

Combining the 3 traits creates a measure of psychopathy that overemphasizes grandiose narcissism and Machiavellianism without sufficient rationale. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dark Triad Traits Study by Paulhus & Williams (2002)

The study found a significant positive correlation between Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and Psychopathy, indicating a close relationship between the Dark Triad traits.
Males scored higher than females on all three Dark Triad traits.

Extraversion and the Dark Triad Traits

The study found a positive correlation between Extraversion and Narcissism, but not with Machiavellianism or Psychopathy.

Correlations with the Big Five Traits

The study found negative correlations between the Dark Triad traits and Agreeableness, and positive correlations with Neuroticism.
There were no significant correlations with Openness, Conscientiousness, or Extraversion (except for Narcissism).

The Dark Triad as a Single Variable

The study suggests that the Dark Triad traits cannot be considered a single variable due to the differences in their correlations with the Big Five Traits.

Relationship between the Dark Triad Traits and Agreeableness

The study found that Agreeableness was negatively correlated with all three Dark Triad traits.

Narcissism and Intelligence

Research suggests that Narcissism is positively correlated with Intelligence, but only up to a certain point, beyond which it becomes negatively correlated.
Furnham et al. (2013) suggest that Narcissism is positively correlated with Intelligence up to a certain threshold, but beyond that, it becomes negatively correlated.
Muris et al. (2017) propose that Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and Psychopathy are distinct traits that should be studied separately, rather than combining them into a single Dark Triad measure.

Theoretical Problems with Combining the Dark Triad Traits

Combining the three Dark Triad traits into a single measure is theoretically problematic due to the differences in their correlations with the Big Five Traits and other personality measures.

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Explore the findings of the Paulhus & Williams (2002) study on the relationship between dark triad traits, including assessments using the Mach-IV Inventory, Narcissistic Personality Inventory, and Self-Report Psychopathy-III scale. Understand the correlations between these traits and their link to intelligence and gender differences.

Relationship Between Dark Triad Traits: Paulhus & Williams (2002) Study