Free Flashcard From AP Psychology: Personality
Question:
There is a trait called Machiavellianism, named for Niccolo Machiavelli, the author of a famous political treatise called The Prince. What are the characteristics of someone who is Machiavellian in personality?
Answer:
deceitful and manipulative
These people also characteristically believe that they know what is good for people more than the people know themselves.