Which of the Following Is Defined as the Tendency to Direct

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is defined as the tendency to direct much of one's behavior toward the acquisition of power and the manipulation of others for personal gain?

• A) Authoritarianism
• B) External locus of control
• C) Introversion characteristic
• D) Machiavellianism
• E) Organizational citizenship

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Definitions:

Ruminative Response

A pattern of behavior where an individual persistently focuses on the symptoms of their distress, and on its possible causes and consequences, instead of solutions.

Psychomotor Retardation

A slowing of thought and a reduction of physical movements in an individual, which can be a feature of major depressive disorder.

Sexual Dysfunction

Conditions affecting any stage of the sexual response cycle, hindering the person or couple from achieving pleasure during sexual activities.

Dopamine Systems

Brain pathways that use dopamine as a neurotransmitter, playing crucial roles in movement, reward, and motivation.