Online version of the Short Dark Tetrad (SD4), a self-report instrument developed by Delroy L. Paulhus and colleagues to assess four related but distinct socially aversive personality traits: Machiavellianism, grandiose narcissism, psychopathy, and everyday sadism. The SD4 extends the Dark Triad by adding sadism, defined as the tendency to enjoy causing or observing the suffering of others. It measures subclinical personality traits and is not intended to diagnose personality disorders.
This test is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute psychological advice of any kind and comes with no guarantee of accuracy or validity. The assessment is free and anonymous.