As a personality trait, machiavellianism is characterized by the use of deceit and manipulation to achieve personal goals, often at the expense of others. It is a part of the “dark tetrad” of ...

While many people enter ethical gray areas at times, Machiavellianism involves consistent, severe breaches. Take this test to find out if the trait applies to you.

These are signs of Machiavellianism, the dark personality trait named after the 16th century Italian political theorist who wrote the first "how to" guide for rulers. A Machiavellian personality ...

The term “Dark Triad” refers to a trio of negative personality traits—narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy—which share some common malevolent features. The construct was coined by ...

Actually, that’s not true, because we had to have the constituent parts of what would become the dark triad before we could have the actual personality trait. Those parts are Machiavellianism ...

The research suggests that antagonistic personality traits like Machiavellianism ... associated with admiring and identifying with these types of characters. This association appears to reflect ...