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What is Machiavellianism in the field of personality psychology?

  • A personality trait characterized by interpersonal manipulation and lack of empathy (correct)
  • A personality trait characterized by agreeableness and honesty
  • A personality trait characterized by introversion and shyness
  • A personality trait characterized by high levels of empathy and morality

What is the Mach IV test used for?

  • To diagnose clinical disorders
  • To assess Machiavellianism using a 20-question personality survey (correct)
  • To evaluate emotional intelligence
  • To measure levels of extraversion and openness

What are individuals who score high on the Mach IV test likely to have?

  • Strong moral values and ethical behavior
  • High level of agreeableness and emotional sensitivity
  • High level of empathy and altruistic behavior
  • High level of deceitfulness and a cynical, unemotional temperament (correct)

What are the core features of Machiavellianism according to Christie's theory?

<p>Relative lack of affect in interpersonal relations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Machiavellianism considered as part of in the dark triad traits?

<p>One of the dark triad traits along with subclinical versions of narcissism and psychopathy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Machiavellianism characterized by in the field of personality psychology?

<p>Interpersonal manipulation, indifference to morality, lack of empathy, and a strategic focus on self-interest (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who named the trait Machiavellianism after Niccolò Machiavelli?

<p>Richard Christie and Florence Geis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard self-assessment tool and scale of the Machiavellianism construct?

<p>Mach IV test (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do those who score high on the Mach IV test (High Machs) have a high level of?

<p>Deceitfulness and a cynical, unemotional temperament (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the dark triad traits, along with the subclinical versions of narcissism and psychopathy?

<p>Machiavellianism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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