Dark Triad Correlates of Recognition Memory
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
4-2025
Abstract
Little research has examined the relationship between Dark Triad traits (D3: Machiavellianism, psychopathy, narcissism) and face recognition memory. We sought to fill this gap across three experiments. In E1 and E2, participants completed the Short D3 assessment followed by a recognition memory task for faces and scenes (E1) and faces and houses (E2). Across both studies, only narcissism produced a significant relationship such that it negatively predicted face memory in both experiments. E3 compares inverted to upright face recognition to explore processing differences among those high in D3 traits. While E3 findings are forthcoming, initial evidence could assist law enforcement who rely upon high D3 individuals for eyewitness, informant, or defendant testimony.
Recommended Citation
Gooding, Stephanie, "Dark Triad Correlates of Recognition Memory" (2025). Student Research Symposium 2025. 35.
https://digitalcommons.tamusa.edu/srs_2025/35
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