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(6,212 posts)Javaman
(62,534 posts)I can't post this enough
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_triad
The dark triad in psychology refers to the personality traits of narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy,[1][2][3][4] which are called "dark" because of their malevolent qualities.[5][1][6][7]
Research on the dark triad is used in applied psychology, especially within the fields of law enforcement, clinical psychology, and business management. People scoring high on these traits are more likely to commit crimes, cause social distress and create severe problems for an organization, especially if they are in leadership positions (for more information, see psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism in the workplace).
All three dark triad traits are conceptually distinct although empirical evidence shows them to be overlapping. They are associated with a callous-manipulative interpersonal style.[8]
Narcissism is characterized by grandiosity, pride, egotism, and a lack of empathy.[9]
Machiavellianism is characterized by manipulation and exploitation of others, a cynical disregard for morality, and a focus on self-interest and deception.[10]
Psychopathy is characterized by continuing antisocial behavior, impulsivity, selfishness, callousness, and remorselessness.[11]
A factor analysis carried out at the Glasgow Caledonian University found that among the big five personality traits, low agreeableness is the strongest correlate of the dark triad, while neuroticism and a lack of conscientiousness were associated with some of the dark triad members.[10]
everything in the dark triad is trump.
paulkienitz
(1,296 posts)Trumpsky's sociopathy was taught by his father. I don't believe he was born a psychopath. And he clearly lacks stress immunity (a trait that can be a force for good in some politicians).
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)Hearing about him throwing rocks at the neighbor's baby in the playpen and a few other things that were off about him as a young child makes me think that something was very wrong with him right from the beginning. His father and his upbringing made it worse. I think he's a combination of all three. There is something biologically wrong with him, he was trained to be heartless and only think about himself and his ambitions and he is a textbook narcissist.
In short, he's a raging fucking asshole.
Xipe Totec
(43,890 posts)There are three kinds of bosses:
Bosses who will hurt you if they have to,
Bosses who don't care if they hurt you,
Bosses who will hurt you for sport.
I guess that matches up pretty well with the narcissist, the sociopath, and the psychopath.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)Fortunately, I haven't had to put up with that in many years, even though there have been some "complex" personalities.
relayerbob
(6,559 posts)None should be the leader of a nation
dlk
(11,580 posts)There is much work to be done to undo the tremendous harm done to our Republic by this monster and his enablers. I like Robert Reich's idea of an annulment of this illegitimate presidency.