Dark Triad Assessment
Measure Machiavellianism, Narcissism, and Subclinical Psychopathy across a 24-item self-report scale.
Inspired by academic literature on the Dark Triad (SD3), this tool provides a non-clinical, reflective mirror of interpersonal strategies, self-image dynamics, and risk orientation. Dark triad traits exist on a spectrum where everyone possesses varying levels.
Test Questions
Before revealing my true intentions, I prefer to observe what serves each person's self-interest in the situation.
Evaluated Psychological Dimensions
This diagnostic calibrates your profile across the following psychometric axes:
Strategic pragmatic orientation, goal-directed interpersonal influence, and cautious diplomacy.
Self-enhancement, drive for recognition, projection of high personal capability, and distinction.
Spontaneity, thrill-seeking, low social anxiety, and emotional composure under pressure.
Discoverable Archetypes & Result Profiles
Completing the assessment synthesizes your choices into one of 3 distinct archetype profiles:
Machiavellian Strategist
Pragmatic planning, calculated influence, and long-term vision
Your most salient trait is Machiavellianism. You evaluate situations with analytical caution, anticipating others’ moves and employing diplomatic strategy to navigate complex challenges effectively.
Narcissistic Profile
Drive for distinction, high standards, and public recognition
Your dominant dimension is Narcissism. You possess high personal ambition, a clear sense of your capabilities, and a strong drive to make a visible, recognized impact in your field.
Impulsive / Adventurous Profile (Psychopathy Subscale)
Thrill-seeking, bold decision-making, and low conflict aversion
Your highest subscale is Subclinical Psychopathy. You exhibit high risk tolerance, swift decision-making under uncertainty, and resistance to analysis paralysis.
How the Scoring Engine Works
Unlike simplistic binary quizzes, YouMetrics uses multidimensional decision matrices. Each answer weights calibrated qualitative vectors, calculating trait equilibrium and providing nuanced self-reflection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about taking and interpreting this assessment:
What does the "Dark Triad Assessment" evaluate?
Measure Machiavellianism, Narcissism, and Subclinical Psychopathy across a 24-item self-report scale. An informal reflective mirror of three subclinical personality traits present across human personality in varying degrees. It evaluates your personal tendencies across multidimensional axes to identify your dominant archetype profile.
How long does it take to complete?
The assessment features 24 questions and typically takes about 2–3 min minutes to complete at a comfortable pace.
How are archetype scores and dimensions calculated?
Each response weights decision vectors across measured dimensions (Machiavellianism, Narcissism, Subclinical Psychopathy). The scoring engine calculates your dominant alignment, secondary resonances, and dimensional equilibrium.
Are my responses and results stored privately?
Yes. YouMetrics is built with on-device local storage. Your responses and scores remain strictly inside your browser (localStorage) and are never sent, tracked, or saved on remote servers.
Is this test a clinical diagnosis?
No. All assessments on YouMetrics are intended for personal journaling, qualitative reflection, and educational entertainment. They do not constitute or replace professional clinical or medical evaluations.
Foundations & Context
This assessment is modeled after psychological frameworks, observational typologies, and comparative trait literature.
Assessment, 21(1), 28–41 (2014)
Journal of Research in Personality (2002)