Abstract
In the current study, we investigated the unique associations between dichotomous thinking, extreme response style (ERS), and the Dark Triad of personality, namely, Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy. We hypothesized that dichotomous thinking would exhibit a positive effect on ERS, and that dichotomous thinking would be positively associated with the Dark Triad even after accounting for ERS. Participants were 488 adults with a mean age of 29.54 years (SD = 10.38). Results confirmed dichotomous thinking positively predicts ERS, that the relationship between dichotomous thinking and the Dark Triad domains remains positive and significant even after accounting for ERS. Moreover, ERS manifested weak negative associations with the Dark Triad, with a significant relationship only with psychopathy. Findings from the current study help expand the understanding of both the substantive nature of response styles and the cognitive processes underlying the Dark Triad of personality.
Highlights
Resumen: En este estudio, investigamos las asociaciones únicas entre el pensamiento dicotómico, el estilo de respuesta extrema (ERS) y la Tríada Oscura de la personalidad, a saber, maquiavelismo, narcisismo y psicopatía
Dichotomous thinking correlated positively with the Dark Triad variables, but the relationship was only significant for Machiavellianism
This study aimed to investigate the unique relationships between Extreme Response Style (ERS), dichotomous thinking, and the Dark Triad domains
Summary
Resumen: En este estudio, investigamos las asociaciones únicas entre el pensamiento dicotómico, el estilo de respuesta extrema (ERS) y la Tríada Oscura de la personalidad, a saber, maquiavelismo, narcisismo y psicopatía. Preference for dichotomy involves a taste for thoughts and ideas expressed in ways that are concise and clear; dichotomous beliefs entails an inclination toward seeing the world in terms of extremes, such as good or evil, losers or winners; and, profit-and-loss thinking comprises a pragmatic, benefit-oriented interpersonal style in which gains are pursued and losses are avoided (Oshio, 2009) These features can be associated with day-by-day communication in the form of “white or black” or “eight or eighty” (Berlin, 1990). Dichotomous “thinkers” perceive and evaluate themselves as well in terms of extreme categories
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