Which of the Following Refers to Machiavellianism

question 129

Multiple Choice

Which of the following refers to Machiavellianism?

• A) The extent to which someone is able to adjust his or her behavior in response to external factors
• B) The extent to which a person tends to defer to authority
• C) The extent to which someone is curious, open to new ideas, and imaginative
• D) The extent to which someone is emotionally detached and manipulative
• E) The extent to which someone is relaxed, secure, and unworried

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Definitions:

Fraudulent Misrepresentation

A false statement made knowingly or recklessly designed to induce another party to enter into a contract.

Scienter

Knowledge of wrongdoing or fraudulent intent, often required to be proven in cases of securities fraud.

Unilateral Mistake

A situation in contract law where only one party is mistaken about a basic assumption on which the contract is based.

Subjective Value

The worth or importance of something based on personal preferences, opinions, or experiences, rather than its objective market value.