Explain how each component of the dark triad affects relationships.
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer would include the following key points:
- The dark triad is a combination of three negative traits: psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and narcissism.
- Psychopathy includes a lack of empathy mixed with impulsivity. People with high levels of psychopathy tend not to be affected by the suffering of others.
- Machiavellianism includes a lack of empathy and a willingness to exploit others. People high in this trait can be manipulative and deceptive, willing to do whatever it takes to stay in power, win a game, or succeed.
- Narcissism includes a lack of empathy and a sense of grandiosity. Narcissistic people care only about themselves and preserving their positive self-image.
- In each case a lack of empathy is a consistent factor, and empathic responding is one of the key elements in maintaining relationship satisfaction.
- People high in the components of the dark triad are also more likely to mate-poach, make themselves appear more physically attractive than they are, or flit from one short-term relationship to another, none of which is conducive to maintaining a healthy long-term interpersonal relationship.
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