Dark Triad Attraction Test (DTAT)
Ever catch yourself swooning over the jerk, the schemer, or the ice-cold charmer? Based on the work of researcher Peter K. Jonason, the Dark Triad Attraction Test (DTAT) peels back your taste for the edgy side of human nature. Are you repelled by the dark stuff or secretly hooked? This test digs into your pull toward narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and overall “badness,” serving up a raw take on what lights your fire.
Question 1 of 32
Normal and boring’s my comfort zone.
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The Dark Triad Attraction Test (DTAT) is a bold tool designed to measure how much you’re drawn to the Dark Triad traits—narcissism (self-obsession), Machiavellianism (cunning manipulation), and psychopathy (cold ruthlessness). Drawing from Peter K. Jonason’s research (2015), it sizes up four angles: narcissism appeal, Machiavellian allure, psychopathic draw, and overall dark attraction. Built with a psychological edge, the DTAT reveals how much you vibe with the dangerous types.
Jonason’s study, published as “Who Is Attracted to the Dark Triad? Testing the Role of Mate Value” in Personality and Individual Differences, probed why some folks fall for these traits—think confidence, charm, or raw power. The DTAT tests narcissism appeal (loving the spotlight hog), Machiavellian allure (digging the schemer), psychopathic draw (craving the wild card), and overall dark attraction (your total lean into the abyss). It’s a map of your taste, from “run away” to “take me now.”
You’ll face about 40 items—stuff like “I’m into people who flaunt their greatness” or “I’d date someone who’d do anything to win.” Scored 0 to 100, low means you steer clear, and high means you’re all in for the dark side. Jonason’s work suggests an average around 31.7—attraction’s there, but it swings wild by person and thrill-seeking streak.
Narcissism appeal measures your thing for the self-absorbed strut. Machiavellian allure tracks your taste for the sly puppet master. Psychopathic draw gauges your pull to the reckless rogue. Overall, dark attraction sums up your appetite for the whole package. Results split by trait, exposing your dark cravings.
The DTAT doesn’t moralize; it’s a mirror. It shows how much you’re hooked on the antihero vibe and why, daring you to face your quirks. Whether you hate the chaos or crave it, it ties you to the wild psychology of attraction.
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Why Use This Test?
The DTAT dives into that messy overlap of lust and danger with a research-backed twist, showing where you stand in the “good vs. bad” dating game. Tied to Jonason’s (2015) work, it’s a chance to unpack your type—or just own the chaos—in a world that can’t stop drooling over villains.