Machiavellianism Scale - Mach IV (Version 1)
“Honesty is the best policy in all cases. (R)”
CITM_4d24e985e1ec · 2 source instruments · 1 surface variant
honesty is the best policy in all cases r
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“Honesty is the best policy in all cases. (R)”
“Honesty is the best policy in all cases. (R)”
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