For the data of 351 responses to the 20-item Mach IV scale.
data(dataMach4_lbl)Variable labels, the items of the Christie and Geiss Mach IV Scale
m01: Never tell anyone the real reason you did something unless it is useful to do so m02: The best way to handle people is to tell them what they want to hear m03: One should take action only when sure it is morally right m04: Most people are basically good and kind m05: It is safest to assume that all people have a vicious streak and it will come out when they are given a chance m06: Honesty is the best policy in all cases m07: There is no excuse for lying to someone else m08: Generally speaking, people won't work hard unless they're forced to do so m09: All in all, it is better to be humble and honest than to be important and dishonest m10: When you ask someone to do something for you, it is best to give the real reasons for wanting it rather than giving reasons which carry more weight m11: Most people who get ahead in the world lead clean, moral lives m12: Anyone who completely trusts anyone else is asking for trouble m13: The biggest difference between most criminals and other people is that the criminals are stupid enough to get caught m14: Most people are brave m15: It is wise to flatter important people m16: It is possible to be good in all respects m17: Barnum was wrong when he said that there's a sucker born every minute m18: It is hard to get ahead without cutting corners here and there m19: People suffering from incurable diseases should have the choice of being put painlessly to death m20: Most people forget more easily the death of a parent than the loss of their property
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Hunter, J. E., Gerbing, D. W., and Boster, F. J. (1982). Machiavellian beliefs and personality: The construct invalidity of the Machiavellian dimension. Journal of Personality