Dark Triad Test: Narcissism, Machiavellianism, Psychopathy
Explore the three dark personality traits: narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy
Assess your positioning on the four dimensions of the Dark Triad of personality.
It has 64 questions and takes about 15 min.
The detailed report places your overall score, with an interpretation of what it reveals, then analyzes each of the 4 dimensions of the test, through 6 clinical reading frameworks (attachment, schemas, cognitive…) and presents them on a radar chart. It closes with personalized recommendations, resources and exercises to help you move forward, along with the detail of your answers to each question.
Detailed report available after the test, for €2.99.
If any conclusion raises questions, write to us at contact@psychologieetserenite.com: we will reply within 48 hours. You can click the following link to see an example report. To start the test, click HERE.
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Dark Triad Test: Narcissism, Machiavellianism, Psychopathy — a 64-question self-assessment, about 15 min. Assess your positioning on the four dimensions of the Dark Triad of personality. Once finished, you receive a detailed PDF report (€2.99): your score on each of those dimensions, a radar chart, 6 clinical reading frameworks and a personalized action plan. It is designed to help you know yourself better, not to replace a professional consultation.
About this test
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The Dark Triad is a concept in psychology that groups together three socially aversive personality traits that are present to varying degrees in everyone: narcissism (grandiosity and need for admiration), Machiavellianism (strategic manipulation and cynicism), and subclinical psychopathy (emotional insensitivity and impulsivity). This test will allow you to measure where you stand on each of these dimensions. Moderate levels of these traits can be adaptive in certain contexts.
Dimensions assessed
- ●Narcissism- Tendency toward grandiosity, need for admiration, and feelings of superiority.
- ●Machiavellianism- Tendency toward strategic manipulation, cynicism, and prioritizing personal interests.
- ●Subclinical psychopathy- Tendency toward emotional insensitivity, impulsivity, and lack of empathy.
- ●Readiness to Change- Measures your current readiness to acknowledge the impact of this topic on your life and engage in a process of growth.
Why take this test?
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Understanding your personality is key to better interactions, informed career choices, and a more accurate self-image. Personality tests put words to tendencies you intuitively feel, helping you identify both your strengths and areas for growth.
The Dark Triad Test: Narcissism, Machiavellianism, Psychopathy specifically evaluates 4 key dimensions: Narcissism, Machiavellianism, Subclinical psychopathy, Readiness to Change. With 64 carefully crafted questions, it provides a detailed and nuanced picture of your psychological profile in this area. The test takes approximately 15 min and can be completed at your own pace, from any device.
Whether you’re seeking personal development, considering therapy, or simply curious about yourself, this test gives you concrete and actionable results to move forward with confidence.
Daily-life situations this test explores
To help you picture what to expect before you start, here are the concrete contexts the Dark Triad Test: Narcissism, Machiavellianism, Psychopathy sheds light on. This is not the list of questions (you discover them when you start the test) — it is the life situations it assesses.
At work
How you react under pressure, your organizational preferences, your relationship with deadlines, your natural place in meetings or teams.
In a romantic relationship
Your automatic patterns as a partner, how you express your needs, the space you leave to the other person, your tolerance for conflict.
In groups or family
Your behavior at parties, with extended family, with friends: speaking up, listening, matching the group’s energy or stepping back.
Facing the unexpected
Your reaction when a plan collapses, someone cancels, bad news arrives: withdrawal, adaptation, fight, or excessive anticipation.
The actual questions are not shown here: you discover them when you start the test.
How does it work?
Take the test
Answer the 64 questions honestly. There are no right or wrong answers — just choose the option that best describes you. The test takes about 15 min.
Proceed to payment
Once you finish the test, pay €2.99 securely to unlock your full report. No registration required.
Download your detailed PDF report
For a comprehensive analysis, get your PDF report (4 dimensions analyzed, radar chart, personalized recommendations, action plan). Instant download after secure payment.
They took this test
“ The Dark Triad test is impressive. The radar chart in the report clearly shows the dominant traits. I finally understood why my relationships were always toxic. Thank you. ”
“ The 15-page report is extremely thorough. The radar chart lays out the profile clearly. I finally have words for what I'd been sensing. ”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Dark Triad Test: Narcissism, Machiavellianism, Psychopathy measure?
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This test evaluates 4 psychological dimensions: Narcissism, Machiavellianism, Subclinical psychopathy, Readiness to Change. Each dimension is scored individually, giving you a detailed view of your profile rather than a single overall number.
How long does the Dark Triad Test: Narcissism, Machiavellianism, Psychopathy take?
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The test contains 64 questions and takes approximately 15 min to complete. You can answer at your own pace — your progress is automatically saved in your browser.
How does this test work?
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The test is anonymous and requires no registration. After completing it, you immediately see a preview of your results. The detailed PDF report (18 pages) with in-depth analysis, charts and personalized recommendations is available for €2.99.
Is this test scientifically validated?
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This test is based on established models in clinical psychology and psychometrics. It evaluates 4 dimensions (Narcissism, Machiavellianism, Subclinical psychopathy...) using validated assessment scales. However, it is a self-assessment tool and does not replace a professional clinical diagnosis.
What does the PDF report contain?
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Your Dark Triad Test: Narcissism, Machiavellianism, Psychopathy report includes: your overall score with detailed interpretation, individual analysis of each of the 4 dimensions, a radar chart visualizing your profile, personalized recommendations for improvement, practical exercises, and additional resources.
Is my data kept confidential?
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No account creation, no email required — no sign-up needed at all. Your answers are sent to our servers while you take the test. All data is automatically deleted after 30 days — see our Privacy page for full detail.
Who is the Dark Triad Test: Narcissism, Machiavellianism, Psychopathy for?
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This test is designed for any adult wishing to better understand their functioning in this area, whether out of curiosity, as part of a self-knowledge journey or to prepare a conversation with a professional. It is not a clinical diagnostic tool and does not replace a specialist consultation.
Can I retake the test later?
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Yes, you can retake the Dark Triad Test: Narcissism, Machiavellianism, Psychopathy as many times as you wish. Some people take it again after several months to observe how their profile evolves. Each new attempt generates its own report — previous answers are not reused.
What should I do with my results?
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Your report offers a clinical reading of your profile with concrete recommendations. You can use it as material for personal reflection, to open a conversation with someone close to you, or take it to a professional (psychologist, therapist, doctor) to enrich the consultation with a structured view of your dimensions.
Can people close to me also take it?
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Yes. Each person gets their own anonymous, unique report, based on THEIR answers. Comparing profiles within a family or couple can be useful — provided each person takes the test honestly and on their own, without influencing one another during the answers.
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