Bing Captures The Dark Triad Personality Disorder

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The Dark Triad Personality Disorder

Does Donald Trump Have It?

Tony Berard
5 min readJul 24, 2023

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What is the Dark Triad Personality Disorder?

According to ChatGPT:

The Dark Triad refers to a set of three personality traits that have been studied in psychology: narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy. It is important to note that the Dark Triad is not considered a formal personality disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) or the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10). Instead, it is a grouping of traits that are considered to have some negative and socially undesirable characteristics.

  1. Narcissism: This trait involves an excessive focus on oneself, a grandiose sense of self-importance, a constant need for admiration and attention, and a lack of empathy for others. People with high levels of narcissism may be preoccupied with fantasies of success, power, beauty, or intelligence, and they often seek validation and praise from others.
  2. Machiavellianism: Named after the political philosopher Niccolo Machiavelli, this trait refers to a manipulative and cunning approach to interpersonal interactions. Individuals high in…

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Tony Berard
Tony Berard

Written by Tony Berard

I have lately been constructing arguments against God and the supernatural. I have proven that stuff doesn't exist with science equations. I aspire to be great.

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