Machiavellianism Quiz
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Machiavellianism Quiz

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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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who named the trait Machiavellianism after Niccolò Machiavelli?

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

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

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

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

    <p>Machiavellianism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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