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Men consistently score higher on Machiavellianism than women, but this gap widens in more gender-equal countries because ...

The quality of Machiavellianism is one that seems to evade easy identification, especially when it's mixed with psychopathy, ...

Study links manipulative behavior in women to gender inequality, showing how societal structures influence personality that ...

While many people enter ethical gray areas at times, Machiavellianism involves consistent, severe breaches. Take this test to find out if the trait applies to you. Using the key below, answer the ...

Why romantic relationships and jobs have so much in common, whether they are good or bad. Here are some parallels between our ...

Charisma, Power, and Their Lives, Ambassador Rajiv Dogra provides a sweeping analysis of authoritarianism throughout history.

The brazen murder of a CEO in Midtown Manhattan—and the cheering reaction to his execution—amounts to a blinking-and-blaring ...

Stealthing' the practice of nonconsensual condom removal during sex and is more than just a vile betrayal of trust.

"Stealthing" is gaining traction, where men secretly remove condoms during intercourse without their partner's consent.

A newly identified personality type 'dark empaths' demonstrate an understanding of how others feel - but exploit it for their own gains ...

The psychological makeup of a leader often determines whether they are susceptible to the dark side. Traits such as ...