An individual who has been described as Machiavellian would
A) put a high value on friendship.
B) get little personal pleasure from manipulating others.
C) tend to be rational and unemotional.
D) not be willing to lie to get a promotion or a bonus.
E) want his or her superiors to be authoritarian.

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Machiavellianism is a personality trait characterized by manipulation and exploitation of others for personal gain. Those who score high on Machiavellianism tend to be rational and unemotional. They have little concern for honesty, loyalty, or maintaining good relationships. Therefore, option C is the most appropriate answer as it matches with the given trait of a Machiavellian individual.

An Individual Who Has Been Described as Machiavellian Would