Match the following numbered items with the most correct response letter.
A response may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-Lance achieves power by controlling and manipulating others
A)Openness
B)Conscientiousness
C)Machiavellianism
D)Extraversion
E)Agreeableness
F)Locus of Control
G)Self-efficacy

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Lance's behavior is indicative of someone who exhibits high levels of Machiavellianism, which is a personality trait that involves the use of manipulation and deceit to achieve personal goals.

Answer: D, G
 Lance's ability to control and manipulate others suggests that he is a highly extraverted and confident individual. These traits are closely related to self-efficacy, which is a person's belief in their ability to achieve their goals, and may be linked to success in manipulation and control.

Answer: B, F
 The other traits are less closely linked to Lance's behavior. Openness and agreeableness are unlikely to be traits exhibited by someone who manipulates and controls others, and therefore may be ruled out. Locus of control may be related to Lance's need for control, but the evidence is less clear than for the traits associated with extraversion and conscientiousness.

Match the Following Numbered Items with the Most Correct Response