9 DARK TRAITS- EMD NEPS SS

researchers now believe there are nine dark traits associated with evil people.

The nine dark traits are:

1. Egoism – Being overly concerned with one’s own pleasure at the expense of others. Motivated by self-interest, values only one’s own interests.
2. Machiavellianism – Will use manipulation and deception to exploit others. Are cold and calculating and have a disregard for others.
3. Moral Disengagement – A way of thinking whereby a person has no morals regarding their behaviour. Normal societal rules do not apply to them.
4. Narcissism – An over-inflated sense of worth and a craving for admiration. An egotistic admiration of one’s own talents.
5. Psychological Entitlement – A powerful feeling of entitlement and a grandiose sensethat one deserves more. Believes one should have special treatment.
6. Psychopathy – No affect, no conscience, impulsive and callous nature, shows no remorse. Cannot emphasise, is bold and displays egotistical traits.
7. Sadism – Likes to intentionally inflict harm for one’s own gratification. Will humiliate and cause others to suffer.
8. Self-Interest – Is only interested in their own happiness at the expense of all others. Is only concerned for their own advantage.
9. Spitefulness – A tendency to act in a malicious way to cause the most harm possible. Cruel and vengeful.