The H Factor of Personality

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Library and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication

Lee, Kibeom, 1966–
The H factor of personality : why some people are manipulative, self-entitled, materialistic, and exploitive—and why it matters for everyone / Kibeom Lee and Michael C. Ashton.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Also issued in electronic format.
ISBN 978-1-55458-834-3

1. Personality. 2. Honesty—Psychologicial aspects. 3. Humility—Psychological aspects.
I. Ashton, Michael Craig, 1970– II. Title.

BF698.3.L43 2012 155.2′64 C2012-904278-1

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Electronic monograph issued in multiple formats.
Also issued in print format.
ISBN 978-1-55458-864-0 (PDF).—ISBN 978-1-55458-865-7 (EPUB)

1. Personality. 2. Honesty—Psychologicial aspects. 3. Humility—Psychological aspects.
I. Ashton, Michael Craig, 1970- II. Title.

BF698.3.L43 2012 155.2′64 C2012-904279-X

Cover design by Martyn Schmoll. Front-cover portrait by Veer; graph from iStockphoto.
Text design by Janette Thompson (Jansom).

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