It's believed that the dark triad characteristics are so ...

[cabate]

It's believed that the dark triad characteristics are so prevalent and have persisted for so long because __________.
 
  a. people are competitive by nature and these traits allow for game-playing and manipulation
  b. they are useful for forming sexual relationships, which enabled them to be passed down through the generations
  c. women tend not to respect nice guys, which has reinforced bad boy behavior in men
  d. at our core, humans are callous, selfish individuals and civilization has not been able to change that reality

Question 2

Jerod enjoys the thrill of the hunt in dating. He typically tells girls what they want to hear in order to get what he wants. He then has no problem cutting off contact with them when he's bored. Jerod is illustrating __________.
 
  a. empathy
  b. Machiavellianism
  c. lust
  d. extraversion

[johnharpe]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B