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Machiavellianism Test

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Machiavellianism Test (MACH-IV)
Clinical Assessments
Questionnaire
01/23/2013
mach_iv01
01/23/2013
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Query Element Name Data Type Size Required Description Value Range Notes Aliases
subjectkey GUID Required The NDAR Global Unique Identifier (GUID) for research subject NDAR*
src_subject_id String 20 Required Subject ID how it's defined in lab/project
interview_date Date Required Date on which the interview/genetic test/sampling/imaging/biospecimen was completed. MM/DD/YYYY
interview_age Integer Required Age in months at the time of the interview/test/sampling/imaging. 0::1440 Age is rounded to chronological month. If the research participant is 15-days-old at time of interview, the appropriate value would be 0 months. If the participant is 16-days-old, the value would be 1 month.
sex String 20 Required Sex of subject at birth M;F; O; NR M = Male; F = Female; O=Other; NR = Not reported gender
Query mach01 Integer Recommended 1. Never tell anyone the real reason you did something unless it is useful to do so. 0; 1; 2; 3; 4 0 = Strongly disagree; 1 = Disagree; 2 = Neutral; 3 = Agree; 4 = Strongly agree
Query mach02 Integer Recommended 2. The best way to handle people is to tell them what they want to hear. 0; 1; 2; 3; 4 0 = Strongly disagree; 1 = Disagree; 2 = Neutral; 3 = Agree; 4 = Strongly agree
Query mach03 Integer Recommended 3. One should take action only when sure it is morally right. 0; 1; 2; 3; 4 0 = Strongly disagree; 1 = Disagree; 2 = Neutral; 3 = Agree; 4 = Strongly agree
Query mach04 Integer Recommended 4. Most people are basically good and kind. 0; 1; 2; 3; 4 0 = Strongly disagree; 1 = Disagree; 2 = Neutral; 3 = Agree; 4 = Strongly agree
Query mach05 Integer Recommended 5. It is safest to assume that all people have a vicious streak and it will come out when they are given a chance. 0; 1; 2; 3; 4 0 = Strongly disagree; 1 = Disagree; 2 = Neutral; 3 = Agree; 4 = Strongly agree
Query mach06 Integer Recommended 6. Honesty is the best policy in all cases. 0; 1; 2; 3; 4 0 = Strongly disagree; 1 = Disagree; 2 = Neutral; 3 = Agree; 4 = Strongly agree
Query mach07 Integer Recommended 7. There is no excuse for lying to someone else. 0; 1; 2; 3; 4 0 = Strongly disagree; 1 = Disagree; 2 = Neutral; 3 = Agree; 4 = Strongly agree
Query mach08 Integer Recommended 8. Generally speaking, people won't work hard unless they're forced to do so. 0; 1; 2; 3; 4 0 = Strongly disagree; 1 = Disagree; 2 = Neutral; 3 = Agree; 4 = Strongly agree
Query mach09 Integer Recommended 9. All in all, it is better to be humble and honest than to be important and dishonest. 0; 1; 2; 3; 4 0 = Strongly disagree; 1 = Disagree; 2 = Neutral; 3 = Agree; 4 = Strongly agree
Query mach10 Integer Recommended 10. 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. 0; 1; 2; 3; 4 0 = Strongly disagree; 1 = Disagree; 2 = Neutral; 3 = Agree; 4 = Strongly agree
Query mach11 Integer Recommended 11. Most people who get ahead in the world lead clean, moral lives. 0; 1; 2; 3; 4 0 = Strongly disagree; 1 = Disagree; 2 = Neutral; 3 = Agree; 4 = Strongly agree
Query mach12 Integer Recommended 12. Anyone who completely trusts anyone else is asking for trouble. 0; 1; 2; 3; 4 0 = Strongly disagree; 1 = Disagree; 2 = Neutral; 3 = Agree; 4 = Strongly agree
Query mach13 Integer Recommended 13. The biggest difference between most criminals and other people is that the criminals are stupid enough to get caught. 0; 1; 2; 3; 4 0 = Strongly disagree; 1 = Disagree; 2 = Neutral; 3 = Agree; 4 = Strongly agree
Query mach14 Integer Recommended 14. Most people are brave. 0; 1; 2; 3; 4 0 = Strongly disagree; 1 = Disagree; 2 = Neutral; 3 = Agree; 4 = Strongly agree
Query mach15 Integer Recommended 15. It is wise to flatter important people. 0; 1; 2; 3; 4 0 = Strongly disagree; 1 = Disagree; 2 = Neutral; 3 = Agree; 4 = Strongly agree
Query mach16 Integer Recommended 16. It is possible to be good in all respects. 0; 1; 2; 3; 4 0 = Strongly disagree; 1 = Disagree; 2 = Neutral; 3 = Agree; 4 = Strongly agree
Query mach17 Integer Recommended 17. P.T. Barnum was wrong when he said that there's a sucker born every minute. 0; 1; 2; 3; 4 0 = Strongly disagree; 1 = Disagree; 2 = Neutral; 3 = Agree; 4 = Strongly agree
Query mach18 Integer Recommended 18. It is hard to get ahead without cutting corners here and there. 0; 1; 2; 3; 4 0 = Strongly disagree; 1 = Disagree; 2 = Neutral; 3 = Agree; 4 = Strongly agree
Query mach19 Integer Recommended 19. People suffering from incurable diseases should have the choice of being put painlessly to death. 0; 1; 2; 3; 4 0 = Strongly disagree; 1 = Disagree; 2 = Neutral; 3 = Agree; 4 = Strongly agree
Query mach20 Integer Recommended 20. Most people forget more easily the death of their parents than the loss of their property. 0; 1; 2; 3; 4 0 = Strongly disagree; 1 = Disagree; 2 = Neutral; 3 = Agree; 4 = Strongly agree
Query mach_score Integer Required Total Score 0 :: 100
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