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Survival of the scheming: a genetically informed link between the dark triad and mental toughness.

Twin research and human genetics : the official journal of the International Society for Twin Studies - 1 Dec 2013

Onley Michael, Veselka Livia, Schermer Julie Aitken, Vernon Philip A

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The present study is the first behavioral genetic investigation of the Dark Triad traits of personality, consisting of Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy, and the variable of mental toughness, reflecting individual differences in the ability to cope when under pressure. The purpose of this investigation was to explore a potential explanation for the success of individuals exhibiting the Dark Triad...

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PMID: 24074275
DOI: 10.1017/thg.2013.66

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