Which of the Following Statements About the Personality Trait of Machiavellianism

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the personality trait of Machiavellianism is/are accurate?

• A) Machiavellianism describes the extent to which someone is emotionally detached and manipulative in using power.
• B) The "low-Mach" personality is exploitative and unconcerned about others.
• C) The "high-Mach" personality is deferential in allowing power to be exerted over him/her.
• D) b and c
• E) a, b, and c

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