According to the attitude scale developed by Christie and Geis, which of the following tend to be cynical about others' motives, more likely to behave unaltruistically toward others, and less willing to change their convictions under social pressure?
A) Low Machs
B) high Machs
C) Zero Machs
D) Moderate Machs

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According to the attitude scale developed by Christie and Geis, high Machs tend to be cynical about others' motives, more likely to behave unaltruistically toward others, and less willing to change their convictions under social pressure. Low Machs, on the other hand, tend to be more cooperative, empathetic, and less manipulative. Zero Machs are individuals who score around the midpoint of the scale and have an average level of Machiavellianism, while Moderate Machs have moderate levels of Machiavellianism.

According to the Attitude Scale Developed by Christie and Geis