Machiavellianism refers to a personality trait that is characterized by an ability to be extremely manipulative, deceitful, and cunning as a means to achieve one’s goals, such as POWER or STATUS, and It’s one of the three tenets of the Dark Triad, which includes narcissism and psychopathy. Individuals with a machiavellian personality profile can be incredibly manipulative. Put it this way, if someone with the machiavellian trait was a soul reaper, manipulation is their "zanpakuto". So, are you dealing with a Machiavellian person? Watch this video to find out. Researcher/ Writer: Michelle Rivas Editor: Brie Villanueva Script Manager: Kelly Soong Voice Over: Amanda Silvera Animator: Fluffy Starlaxy YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong References: Allen, N. (2022, March 14). This dark personality type is a master manipulator: 6 signs you've met one. mindbodygreen. Retrieved from www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/machiavellianism Bockarova, M. (2020, September 28). Wolves at work: Machiavellians. Psychology Today. Retrieved from www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/romantically-attached/202009/wolves-work-machiavellians Christie, R. (1984). Studies in Machiavellianism. Academic Press. Grande, D. (2019, September 27). How to Protect Yourself from a Narcissist or Machiavellian. Psychology Today. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-it-together/201909/how-protect-yourself-narcissist-or-machiavellian Transcript: alugha Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/Psych2Go
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