According to the Dark Triad of Personality by Paulhus and Williams, which of the following is defined as the need to manipulate others, which is characterized by cunning, deceit, and unscrupulous behaviors?

a. Machiavellianism
b. Narcissism
c. Psychopathy
d. Homophobia

ANS: A
FEEDBACK: Paulhus and Williams, of the University of British Columbia, Canada, introduced a three-factor approach to understanding the darker side of personality. The trait of machiavellianism is defined as the need to manipulate others, characterized by cunning, deceit, and unscrupulous behaviors.

Psychology

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