Kelly isn't interested in the well-being of others,but is more focused on how she might use others to get ahead;she tends to lie and is primarily focused on her own interests.This set of personality traits,exhibited by Kelly,best reflects the ________ component of the Dark Triad.
A)Machiavellianism
B)psychopathy
C)honesty-humility
D)neuroticism

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Machiavellianism is characterized by a focus on self-interest, manipulation of others, and a lack of concern for morality or the well-being of others. Kelly's traits of lying and using others for personal gain align with the Machiavellianism component of the Dark Triad. Psychopathy, on the other hand, is characterized by impulsive and antisocial behavior, and a lack of empathy, which does not fully describe Kelly's personality traits. Honesty-humility is a separate personality trait that is unrelated to the Dark Triad. Neuroticism refers to emotional instability and negative emotions, which is also not a component of the Dark Triad.

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