Which one of the following is true of a person who believes that "the ends justify the means"?
A) He is likely to be low on self-confidence.
B) He is likely to be high in Machiavellianism.
C) He is likely to have an external locus of control.
D) He is likely to be risk averse.

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Believing that "the ends justify the means" is a core belief of Machiavellianism, which values achieving one's goals through any means necessary, including deception and manipulation. Therefore, a person who holds this belief is likely to be high in Machiavellianism. The other options (low self-confidence, external locus of control, and risk aversion) are not necessarily related to this belief.

Which One of the Following Is True of a Person