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Illustration of the triad. The dark triad is a psychological theory of personality, first published by Delroy L. Paulhus and Kevin M. Williams in 2002, [1] that describes three notably offensive, but non-pathological personality types: Machiavellianism, sub-clinical narcissism, and sub-clinical psychopathy.
Individuals high in all dark triad traits find it easy to end relationships, and tend to prefer short-term relationships over long term ones. [212] Studies done on courtship showed that women higher on machiavellianism tend to go on dates not for sexual reasons but for free food, a phenomenon known as a "foodie call". [213]
The anima and animus are a pair of dualistic, Jungian archetypes which form a syzygy, or union of opposing forces. Carl Jung described the animus as the unconscious masculine side of a woman, and the anima as the unconscious feminine side of a man, each transcending the personal psyche. [1]
In psychoanalytic theory, aphanisis (/ ə ˈ f æ n ɪ s ɪ s /; from the Greek ἀφάνισις aphanisis, "disappearance") is the disappearance of sexual desire. [1] The etymology of the term refers to it as the absence of brilliance in the astronomical sense such as the fading or the disappearance of a star. [2]
APA Division 35, the Society for the Psychology of Women, [7] was established in 1973. [8] It was created to provide a place for all people interested in the psychology of women to access information and resources in the field. The society for the Psychology of Women works to incorporate feminist concerns into the teaching and practice of ...
The Dark Triad Dirty Dozen (DTDD) is a brief 12-question personality inventory test to assess the possible presence of the three subclinical dark triad traits: Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy. [1] The DTDD was developed to identify the dark triad traits among subclinical adult populations. It is a screening test. [2]
Feminine psychology or the psychology of women is an approach that focuses on social, economic, and political issues confronting women all throughout their lives. It emerged as a reaction to male-dominated developmental theories such as Sigmund Freud 's view of female sexuality.
The Twisted Sisterhood: Unraveling the Dark Legacy of Female Friendships is a non-fiction book by essayist and attorney Kelly Valen published by Random House/Ballantine Books on October 26, 2010. [ 1 ]