This study concerned similarities and differences between 59 American and 97 West German co-eds with respect to Machiavellianism, external control, and cognitive style. American and West German co-eds differed in Machiavellian orientation and external control but appeared similar in cognitive style. The discussion revolves around cultural differences, child-rearing practices, socio-economic factors, and cognitive processes as possibly contributing to these results.
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