Which conceptual element of Machiavellianism assets that high Machs are suspicious of others?
A) Amoral manipulation
B) Desire for control
C) Desire for status
D) Distrust

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The conceptual element of Machiavellianism that asserts that high Machs are suspicious of others is distrust. Option A, amoral manipulation, refers to the use of any means necessary to achieve one's goals, Option B, desire for control, refers to the need to have power over others, and Option C, desire for status, refers to the need to be perceived as important or influential. While all of these may be associated with Machiavellianism, distrust is the specific answer to the question.

Which Conceptual Element of Machiavellianism Assets That High Machs Are