Manipulative Test

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Development of Manipulative Personality Scale

In modern psychology the concept of manipulative behavior is often used a interchangeably with Machiavellianism and other dark tried traits. Manipulation is also a major trait of psychopathy, antisocial personality and narcissism. However In recent psychological research, manipulation is studies as a distinct personality tendency and the term Machiavellianism gained traction.^[1] The term Machiavellianism was derived from the book of Niccolò Machiavelli (The Prince) in which he emphases on use of deception, manipulation and other strategic behaviors to maintain power and influence.

Manipulative Personality Self-Assessment (MPSA) was developed to assess behavioral tendencies often associated with Machiavellianism traits. In the lecture review, it was noted that to measure manipulative behavior it is necessary to study the main characteristics of manipulation on spectrum. The five-dimensional model was constructed to capture core domains: Calculative, Exploitative, Deceptive, Amoral, Self-Justifying. These five dimensions provide a reliable framework for assessing individual behaviors which often are associated with deceptive, strategic, and manipulative tendencies. ^[2]

MPSA is a based on preliminary study and it has been pilot-tested as a questionnaire. It is not designed to provide professional advice. Manipulative test is provided in the form of quiz which lets you screen for manipulative traits, we have strived to make the quiz as accurate as possible. However online quizzes and tests are not considered accurate and the information provided should not be viewed as advice and recommendations.