Which of the following personality traits indicates the degree to which a person is unemotional and pragmatic and believes that ends can justify means?
A) core self-evaluation
B) Machiavellianism
C) Type A personality
D) self-monitoring
E) narcissism

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Machiavellianism is a personality trait that describes the degree to which someone is unemotional and pragmatic, and believes that the ends can justify the means. This trait is named after Niccolo Machiavelli, an Italian politician and writer who espoused the idea that political effectiveness was more important than moral principles. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

Which of the Following Personality Traits Indicates the Degree to Which