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Javaman

(62,521 posts)
20. "Trump is violating some of the most fundamental norms of human social interaction..."
Sat Dec 9, 2017, 01:03 PM
Dec 2017

he is pathological in his lies.

I have long believed that tRump has Dark Triad syndrome...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_triad

The dark triad is a subject in psychology that focuses on three personality traits: narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy.[1][2][3][4] Use of the term "dark" implies that people possessing these traits have malevolent qualities.[5][6][7][8]

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.[9]

Narcissism is characterized by grandiosity, pride, egotism, and a lack of empathy.[10]
Machiavellianism is characterized by manipulation and exploitation of others, a cynical disregard for morality, and a focus on self-interest and deception.[11]
Psychopathy is characterized by continuing antisocial behavior, impulsivity, selfishness, callousness, and remorselessness.[12]
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.[11]

Water is wet department. Of course he lies - endlessly. NRaleighLiberal Dec 2017 #1
Yes, Trump and his group, lie much more than normal people. Stuart G Dec 2017 #2
This malaise Dec 2017 #3
He has made a mockery of our political institutions - yallerdawg Dec 2017 #6
The problem is J_William_Ryan Dec 2017 #4
I hate the new normal! ananda Dec 2017 #12
The Deplorables especially enjoy the malicious lies NastyRiffraff Dec 2017 #13
My mom is a trump supporter rainin Dec 2017 #23
I agree. Captain Stern Dec 2017 #24
K&R highplainsdem Dec 2017 #5
No shit! greatauntoftriplets Dec 2017 #7
Trump Radiates Extreme Dysfunction dlk Dec 2017 #8
We noticed that years ago. yallerdawg Dec 2017 #10
Personality disorders are actually common, and lying common Hortensis Dec 2017 #9
She's just comparing it to the results of her studies. yallerdawg Dec 2017 #11
Personality disorders are common aberrations, Hortensis Dec 2017 #14
You want to argue the Dotard is just a plain old liar? Refer me to your published article, please. yallerdawg Dec 2017 #16
Thanks for the book suggestion! smirkymonkey Dec 2017 #21
There is an upside to this, however nikatnyte Dec 2017 #15
Same technique as for Repubs talking about Democrats. Hortensis Dec 2017 #18
Any time he uses the phrase "Believe me" and "many people are... (agreeing with him about anything)" TNNurse Dec 2017 #17
She's being generous to only describe 65% of his lies as self-serving wishstar Dec 2017 #19
"Trump is violating some of the most fundamental norms of human social interaction..." Javaman Dec 2017 #20
Everbody lies louis c Dec 2017 #22
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