The term “machiavellian” comes from the Italian Renaissance diplomat and philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli, whose name has become synonymous with cunning, strategy and manipulation. As a personality ...

Want to be less selfish, manipulative or impulsive? A new study has found that tasks designed to make someone more agreeable also effectively reduce a trio of negative personality traits known as the ...

In personality psychology, Machiavellianism refers to a cynical and manipulative approach to interpersonal relationships that embraces “moral flexibility” for personal gain. People high in ...