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P68T · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

According to the Dark Triad of Personality by Paulhus and Williams, which of the following is a characteristic of narcissism?

a. Using great charm and violence
c. Need to manipulate others
b. Taking advantage of others
d. Inflated sense of one's abilities

Question 2

According to the Dark Triad of Personality by Paulhus and Williams, which of the following is defined as the need to manipulate others, which is characterized by cunning, deceit, and unscrupulous behaviors?

a. Machiavellianism
b. Narcissism
c. Psychopathy
d. Homophobia

vseab · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
FEEDBACK: Paulhus and Williams, of the University of British Columbia, Canada, introduced a three-factor approach to understanding the darker side of personality. The trait of narcissism is characterized by extreme selfishness, an inflated sense of one's abilities and talents, and the constant need for admiration and attention.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
FEEDBACK: Paulhus and Williams, of the University of British Columbia, Canada, introduced a three-factor approach to understanding the darker side of personality. The trait of machiavellianism is defined as the need to manipulate others, characterized by cunning, deceit, and unscrupulous behaviors.