Differentiating the Dark Triad Within the Interpersonal Circumplex

Cognitive egocentrism differentiates warm and cold people

“…In addition, potential relationships between cognitive egocentrism and the “dark triad” of personality (Paulhus & Williams, 2002) should be investigated. Based on the fact that dominance did not predict cognitive egocentrism in the present studies and the analysis of Jones and Paulhus (2011), cognitive egocentrism might be particular to psychopathy among the dark triad. Such a study would be valuable in differentiating these traits.…”

“…Additionally, coldness is a predictor of social isolation (Smith, Glazer, Ruiz, & Gallo, 2004) and personality disorders associated with it (such as schizoid personality disorder; Wiggins & Pincus, 1989). Thus, although coldness is predictive of aggression (Bettencourt, Talley, Benjamin, & Campbell, 2006) and psychopathy (Jones & Paulhus, 2011), it is also predictive of avoiding others due to a distrust of them (Wiggins & Broughton, 1991). Regardless of whether coldness takes a manipulative or avoidant form, the underlying interpersonal dynamic seems the same: a self-centric perspective on relationships.…”

Employee Maintenance: Examining Employment Relationships from the Perspective of Managerial Leaders

“…Psychopathy is characterized by a tendency to manipulate others, egocentricity, greed, cold affect, impulsive thrill-seeking, and antisocial behavior (Hare, 2003;Paulhus & Williams, 2002;Williams, Nathanson, & Paulhus, 2003). Although differences have been found in dark triad trait nomological networks (O'Boyle, Forsyth, Banks, & McDaniel, 2012), they share tendencies for manipulation, exploitation, and callous disregard for the well-being of others (Jonason, Webster, Schmitt, Li, & Crysel, 2012;Jones & Figueredo, 2013;Jones & Paulhus, 2011;Nagler, Reiter, Furtner, & Rauthmann, 2014). Extending beyond the dark triad are factors like entitlement, careerism, and political behavior.…”

Relationships between the Dark Triad and Delayed Gratification: An Evolutionary Perspective

“…These traits share a number of core features, such as callousness, disagreeableness, and interpersonal exploitation (Jakobwitz & Egan, 2006;Jones & Figueredo, 2015;Jones & Paulhus, 2010a). Low to moderate correlations have been reported between the traits (Paulhus & Williams, 2002;Lee & Ashton, 2005) and each has been linked to unique behavioral outcomes and social influence tactics (for a review see Furnham, Richards, & Paulhus, 2013;.…”

“…These individuals, are however, perceived as undesirable in long-term relationships where mutual exchange is necessary for relationship maintenance (Campbell & Foster, 2002;Foster, Shrira, & Campbell, 2006;Jonason et al, 2009). Therefore, the Dark Triad can be viewed as having a selfish and exploitative interpersonal style that is high on agency (i.e., getting ahead) and low on communion (i.e., getting along), which accommodates an individual's short-term motives (Jones & Paulhus, 2010a). The present study will adopt a functional view of the Dark Triad by providing links within the evolutionary framework of Life History Theory.…”