A meta-analytic review of the Dark Triad–intelligence connection

O’Boyle, Ernest H.; Forsyth, Donelson R.; Banks, George C.; Story, Paul A.

doi:10.1016/j.jrp.2013.08.001

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“…Furthermore, they do not appear to have above average general intellectual abilities (Paulhus & Williams, 2002). A recent meta-analytic review of studies using various measurements has not found consistent relationship between Dark Triad, including Machiavellianism, and general mental ability (O'Boyle, Forsyth, Banks, & Story, 2013). How could they successfully manipulate others if they lack superior mental equipment?…”

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The manipulative skill: Cognitive devices and their neural correlates underlying Machiavellian’s decision making

Bereczkei

2015

Brain and Cognition

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Section: Specific Cognitive Abilitiesmentioning

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The manipulative skill: Cognitive devices and their neural correlates underlying Machiavellian’s decision making

Bereczkei

2015

Brain and Cognition

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“…Few studies have examined Machiavellians' cognitive abilities (O'Boyle, Forsyth, Banks & Story, 2013), and so far there has been no reliable investigation of the relationship between Machiavellianism and working memory or information processing speed. On the basis of previous research-discussed above-we assumed that fluid processing was a crucial feature of Machiavellian decision making.…”

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The Insightful Manipulator: Machiavellians’ Interpersonal Tactics May Be Linked to Their Superior Information Processing Skills

Bereczkei¹,

Birkás²

2014

IJPS

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Recent studies have revealed that Machiavellians are capable of exploiting others effectively even in the long run, using flexible strategies and adjusting their behavior according to the social circumstances. We predicted that information manipulation skills (e.g. memorizing, organization) would play an important role in Machiavellians' reasoning skills and flexible thinking. Subjects (N=114) performed 4 different cognitive tasks measuring ability to memorize, organize and analyze information, and use information in reasoning. We observed a significant positive association between Machiavellianism and information processing and information manipulation skills, which suggests that Machiavellians preferentially use a "rational" thinking style, which is associated with flexible processing. This interpretation is consistent with recent functional magnetic resonance imaging studies showing increased neural activation in areas related to working memory, inference making and anticipation of success in Machiavellians.

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“…Focusing on the dark side of leadership, some scholars have pointed out the role of narcissism in leader–follower relationships (Kets de Vries, ; Maccoby, ). Furthermore, the so‐called dark triad of personality specifically includes, in addition to Machiavellianism and psychopathy, narcissism (O’Boyle, Forsyth, Banks, & Story, ), defined as “a personality disposition encompassing grandiosity, arrogance, self‐absorption, entitlement, weak self‐esteem and sometimes hostility” (Ghislieri & Gatti, , p. 262).…”

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The relationships of meaningful work and narcissistic leadership with nurses’ job satisfaction

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Aim The study investigated the association of narcissistic leadership, workload and emotional demands with nurses’ job satisfaction and the mediational role of meaningful work. Background Considering the strong positive relationship that meaningful work has with job satisfaction, investigating its antecedents is crucial. Method A group of 602 nurses participated in the study completing a self‐report questionnaire. Structural equation model analysis was applied. Results Narcissistic leadership showed a negative association while emotional demands showed a positive one with meaningful work. The three determinants had a negative association with job satisfaction, while meaningful work showed a positive one. The indirect relationship with job satisfaction mediated by meaningful work was negative for narcissistic leadership and positive for emotional demands. Conclusion The study adds to the literature mainly by the investigation of the mediational role of meaningful work in a sample of nurses. Implications for Nursing Management Measures should promote supportive, instead of narcissistic, leadership behaviours. Moreover, nurses should be assisted in identifying emotional demands as a meaningful aspect of their work.

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A meta-analytic review of the Dark Triad–intelligence connection

Cited by 69 publications

References 47 publications

The manipulative skill: Cognitive devices and their neural correlates underlying Machiavellian’s decision making

The manipulative skill: Cognitive devices and their neural correlates underlying Machiavellian’s decision making

The Insightful Manipulator: Machiavellians’ Interpersonal Tactics May Be Linked to Their Superior Information Processing Skills

The relationships of meaningful work and narcissistic leadership with nurses’ job satisfaction

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