Publications by authors named "Cassidy Trahair"
Researchers on antagonistic personality traits debate about an appropriate measurement approach to Machiavellianism. One measure intended to resolve this discourse, the Machiavellian Approach and Avoidance Questionnaire (MAAQ), distinguishes motivational aspects of Machiavellianism (https://doi.org/10.
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- - The study explored the overlap between the Dark Tetrad traits (Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and sadism) by examining how they correlate with various personality traits.
- - Findings indicated clear differences between Machiavellianism and psychopathy, as well as between sadism and psychopathy, across multiple studies and various personality measures.
- - The results suggest that claims of redundancy among these traits are not supported, highlighting the distinct characteristics of each trait within the Dark Tetrad.
Background: The Dark Triad literature examining pro-social behaviours is minimal, with mixed results.
Participants And Procedure: This study investigates the relationships between the Dark Triad and altruistic behaviours based on self-report data from 286 adults. Altruism was assessed using two scales: a general measure as well as a more recent scale measuring compassionate altruism towards family, friends, and strangers.