The Dark Triad ( Ocd ) Of Emotional Personality Traits And Trait Emotional Intelligence

Research into the darker side of human nature has increased exponentially, drawing particular interest into the Dark Triad of personality (Aghababaei & Błachnio, 2015). The Dark Triad consists of the three similar, but distinct constructs: Narcissism, Machiavellianism and subclinical psychopathy (Paulhus & Williams, 2002). Narcissism is a personality trait related with elevated levels of self interest, grandiosity and sense of entitlement (Campbell, Rudich, & Sedikides, 2002). Psychopathy, on the other hand is characterised by high impulsivity, lack of empathy and irresponsibility (Poythress & Hall, 2011). Machiavellianism is marked by duplicity and manipulation (Jones & Paulhus, 2011). All three constructs are associated with a socially aversive style of interaction, correlated with negative emotional, social and legal implications for both the individual and others (Furnham, Richards, & Paulhus, 2013). Due to the phenotypical similarity in their anti-social style of interaction; the three constructs appear to be deceptively equivalent, when they are in fact distinct. Some theorists support unificationist approach, which presents the constructs as equivalent by drawing evidence from evolutionary theory and the Big Five personality model. On the other hand, multiple theorists cite research from behaviour and genetics studies, to highlight the distinct nature of the three constructs. This essay will argue that the three constructs are distinct by presenting and critically

This paper will examine the author’s current strengths and weaknesses associated within the emotional intelligence skills which are: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management, and a number of associated competencies such as self-control, adaptability, and self-confidence by analyzing the author’s Emotional Intelligence Appraisal. The paper will provide the audience with an action plan for each emotional intelligence skill which needs improvement and will consist of a number of strategies that will improve the author’s overall emotional intelligence skills.

Being one of the rarer personality disorders and being a controversial diagnosis, Narcissistic Personality Disorder maintains its inclusion in the DSM-5. What makes Narcissistic Personality Disorder controversial is because many believe that clinicians focus on entitled interpersonal behaviors rather than the patient’s underlying, internal struggles. This makes the diagnosis less informative and more critiqued as a disorder. Narcissistic Personality Disorder lifetime prevalence is 6.2% and is more often seen in higher-functioning/private practices. A major advance in Narcissistic Personality Disorder is the recognition of its co-morbidity/vulnerability. In the DSM-5, it includes both dimensions and central traits, incorporates evaluations of

Managing human emotions plays a critical role in everyday functioning. After years of lively debate on the significance and validity of its construct, emotional intelligence (EI) has generated a robust body of theories, research studies, and measures (Stough, Saklofske, & Parker). There has been work and many ideas by Jack Mayer, Peter Salovey, David Caruso, Daniel Goleman, and Steve Hein to name a few. All researchers have different interpretations of the term emotional intelligence and different visions of what emotional intelligence can mean for humanity (Hein, 2005). In 1985 Wayne Leon Payne, then a graduate student at an alternative liberal arts college in the USA, wrote a doctoral dissertation which included the term “emotional intelligence” in the title. This seems to be the first academic use of the term “emotional intelligence.” In the next five years no one else seems to have used the term “emotional intelligence” in any academic paper. Then in 1990 the work of two American university professors, John Mayer and Peter Salovey, was published in two academic journal articles. Mayer and Salovey were trying to develop a way of scientifically measuring the difference between people’s ability in the area of emotions. They found that some people were better than others at things like identifying their own feelings, identifying the feelings of others, and solving problems involving emotional issues. Since 1990 these professors

Emotional intelligence; also referred to as EI or EQ, is defined as, “a skill in perceiving, understanding, and managing emotions and feelings” (n.d.). The way I express myself, interact with others, demonstrate emotions and deal with stress on a consistent basis may lead to a high EQ, or low EQ, depending on my actions. I was able to take a self-assessment on the McGraw-Hill/Irwin website that provided a score for my emotional intelligence with specific areas of strengths and weaknesses included. Overall, I scored 87 out of 100 possible points, which ranks my score considerably high. Based on my results, I faired well in regards to understanding and managing my emotions in all areas of my life. Understanding emotional intelligence, and achieving a high score in similar assessments, may lead to rewarding results in many facets of life’s daily tasks and interactions. A person, who has developed a high emotional intelligence, will keep their emotions under control, strengthen relationships with those around them, and know their limitations.

There stood narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy. These three personality traits make up the malevolent group called the Dark Triad. In regards to the Big Five traits, the Triad possesses low agreeableness (strongest correlation), neuroticism and lack of conscientiousness. Psychologically, in addition to being traits, narcissism and psychopathy were seen as personality disorders and treated as pathological, while Machiavellianism is strictly a trait. There also correlations with aggression, racism, bullying along with other social aversions.

The hypothesis being investigated is “Participants that score high on the ACE assessment will also score high on the Dark Triad Assessment”, indicating that there is a positive correlation between ACE and personality disordered traits in adults, specifically Machiavellianism. Information will be gathered through previous research that has been conducted on this topic and topics that are similar. Additional information will be gathered through this research study. Participants will complete two surveys that are designed to gather relevant information.

In psychology, the Dark Triad is a method used to measure the three most “malevolent” personality characteristics: Narcissism, Psychopathy, and Machiavellianism. Those characterized as Machiavellian are often deceitful and manipulative, out of an implicit belief that people are out to get them and, in turn, must be controlled. However, Machiavellianism was initially a political theory stating that if the means support the ends, then it is right and must be done. Essentially, it put effectiveness of a leader’s rule before the morality of their actions.

I choose this film because I personally love the portrayal of the main protagonist (anti-hero) by Jake and how well he hits the mark for psychopath personality disorder. Lou is the perfect example of a psychopath; charming, unnaturally calm, lies pathologically, completely lacks empathy in all forms, very impulsive, and a vast array of criminal sometimes violent behavior.

Reliability and validity seemed to be important concerns for the authors of this paper. They ran 11 different trials in order to rule out confounding variables and ensure that their one item scale was indeed positively correlated with actual narcissism. In total 2,250 participants were surveyed across a wide range of scenarios. In study number one participants were also asked to complete scales which are already known to measure narcissism such as the 40-item narcissistic personality inventory (NPI). This provides a way to cross check the results of their own SINS scale to make sure that it is valid. They found that SINS was positively correlated to the NPI with an R-value of .40 and a p-value of .001

However, some studies have found out that nonpsychopaths and psychopaths differ with respect to how intelligence was associated with the severity of misconduct. Furthermore, the causes of misbehavior among nonpsychopathatic individuals may be different from the causes of misbehavior among psychopaths. Other studies have found that personality played an integral role in patterning of individual’s understanding as well their interactions with social, psychological, and physical environments and even though personality is a biologically determined, it is highly shaped by such factors like environment, motivation, and

Narcissism is one of the most common disorders, known to scientists as the most heritable personality disorder in humans (Thomaes, et al ). It affects temperament, an individual’s nature pertaining to their permanent behavior, which can be affected through inheritance and their surroundings. In humans, the earliest stages in life affect the development of temperament the most, according to Thomaes et al ( ). It is also understood that the culture and atmosphere surrounding a human affects the maturation of narcissistic tendencies (handbook ). Thus, when a child evolves into an adult narcissist it can be inferred that at least one of their parents also displayed characteristics of narcissistic personality disorder. The wide range of self absorbed mannerisms includes holding extravagant and unstable views of oneself, a need to seek self-validation from others, infidelity, and often addictions (Thomaes et al ). A narcissist can be covert, a self-absorbed introvert that often experiences shame and similar emotions, or overt, a selfish extravert that blocks negativity through aggressive anger (Soyer et al ).

"Emotional Intelligence is a way of recognizing, understanding, and choosing how we think, feel, and act. It shapes our interactions with others and our understanding of ourselves. It defines how and what we learn; it allows us to set priorities; it determines the majority of our daily actions. Research suggests it is responsible for as much as 80% of the "success" in our lives." The Effective leader requires a high degree of Emotional Intelligence. In this study, the various skills of Emotional Intelligence can be related with real situations. The various skills of Emotional Intelligence are Self awareness, self regulation, motivation, Empathy, social skill. People with high self-awareness are also able

Emotional intelligence was described formally by (Salovey & Mayer). They defined it as ‘the ability to monitor one’s own and others’ feelings and emotions, to discriminate among them and to use this information to guide one’s thinking and actions’. They also provided an initial empirical demonstration of how an aspect of emotional

Based on the findings from the work from Giluk, Et. al (2014), the research indicates that psychopathy-related deficits can be subdue. Then, with the research from Williams, Et. al (2010) prove a connection between the Dark Triad variables and scholastic cheating while psychopathy showed the strongest correlation. In the BFI the conclusion of low scores of agreeableness and conscientiousness may predict cheating. There was a result that concluded that self- reporting cheating could be higher in males than females, but there was no racial variance indicated. The research from Arbuckle, Et. al (2012) showed increased concern for others, but only when the others were in their group, which signify by increased motivation to care about others. The study from Fritzsche (2003) prove that tendency to procrastinate on writng tasks was associated with