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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?

Relative lack of affect in interpersonal relations Signup and view all the answers

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

One of the dark triad traits along with subclinical versions of narcissism and psychopathy Signup and view all the answers

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

Interpersonal manipulation, indifference to morality, lack of empathy, and a strategic focus on self-interest Signup and view all the answers

Who named the trait Machiavellianism after Niccolò Machiavelli?

Richard Christie and Florence Geis Signup and view all the answers

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

Mach IV test Signup and view all the answers

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

Deceitfulness and a cynical, unemotional temperament Signup and view all the answers

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

Machiavellianism Signup and view all the answers