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Personality
Dark Personality Traits Test: D70 Questionnaire
Online dark personality traits test D70 is a scientifically validated questionnaire by Moshagen, M., Zettler, I., & Hilbig, B. E. Helps understand your basic predisposition to the dark side.
questions
70
Time
15 min
Method
d70
Rating
4.4
What you'll learn
Your overall D-factor (dark core of personality)
Severity levels of 9 dark personality traits
Which dark traits are most pronounced in you
Your susceptibility to manipulative behavior
Your profile via radar chart with detailed analysis
Self-development recommendations based on results
Key facts
2018
Developed
70
Questions
10-15 min
Time
9 + D-factor
Scales
α > 0.90
Reliability
International
Validation
History & development
2002
Paulhus and Williams formalized the Dark Triad concept
2010
Jonason and Webster created the Dirty Dozen brief measure
2014
Buckels et al. added sadism, creating the Dark Tetrad
2018
Moshagen, Hilbig, and Zettler published the D-factor concept
2020
Standardized D70 questionnaire with 70 items created
2023
Cross-cultural validation of D70 across multiple countries
About the methodology
The Dark Factor of Personality (D-factor) represents a single latent factor unifying nine dark traits: egoism, Machiavellianism, moral disengagement, narcissism, psychological entitlement, psychopathy, sadism, self-interest, and spitefulness.
Research by Moshagen and colleagues demonstrated that all dark traits share a common core: the tendency to place one's own interests above those of others while deriving pleasure from or remaining indifferent to negative consequences for those around them.
The D70 questionnaire consists of 70 items and demonstrates high internal consistency (α > 0.90) and good convergent validity with other measures of dark traits. The test has undergone cross-cultural validation across multiple countries, confirming its universal applicability.
Scientific references
Moshagen, M., Hilbig, B. E., & Zettler, I. (2018)
Moshagen, M., Zettler, I., & Hilbig, B. E. (2020)
Paulhus, D. L., & Williams, K. M. (2002)
Jonason, P. K., & Webster, G. D. (2010)
Frequently asked questions
What is the D70 dark personality traits test?
D70 is a scientifically validated 70-item questionnaire that measures 9 dark personality traits: egoism, Machiavellianism, moral disengagement, narcissism, psychological entitlement, psychopathy, sadism, self-interest, and spitefulness. The test is based on the D-factor concept developed by Moshagen, Hilbig, and Zettler in 2018.
What is the D-factor of personality?
The D-factor (Dark Factor of Personality) is the common core of all dark personality traits. It represents the tendency to place one's own interests above those of others, accompanied by indifference to or even enjoyment of negative consequences for others. The D-factor unifies elements of the Dark Triad (narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy) and other antisocial traits.
How scientifically valid is the D70 test?
The D70 test is based on research published in the peer-reviewed journal Psychological Review (2018). The questionnaire has very high internal consistency (Cronbach's α > 0.90). It has been validated across multiple countries and cultures, confirming its reliability and universality.
Does a high score mean I'm a bad person?
No. Everyone has dark personality traits to some degree. A high score indicates more pronounced tendencies, but it is not a diagnosis or moral judgment. Awareness of your dark traits is the first step toward personal growth and more conscious behavior.
How is D70 different from the Dark Triad test?
The Dark Triad measures only 3 traits (narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy), while D70 covers 9 dark traits and calculates the overall D-factor. This is a more comprehensive and modern approach to measuring the dark side of personality, based on a meta-analysis of all existing models.
How long does the D70 test take?
The test takes 10-15 minutes to complete. It contains 70 statements, each rated on a 5-point scale. Results and detailed interpretation are available immediately after completion.
Instructions
Rate each statement on a scale from 1 (Strongly disagree) to 5 (Strongly agree). Answer honestly — there are no right or wrong answers. Try not to overthink each question.
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