A Verification Key Checks for

question 4

Multiple Choice

A verification key checks for

• A) recording errors
• B) careless responses
• C) influence of social desirability
• D) poor command of language

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Definitions:

Self-enhancement

The desire to maintain, increase, or portray one's self in a positive light to others and oneself.

Defensive Strategy

Tactics used by individuals or groups to protect themselves from perceived threats, criticism, or harmful situations.

Compensation

Payment or reward given for service, effort, or loss.

Anxiety-buffer Conception

A theory suggesting that certain psychological constructs help individuals manage and lessen their anxiety about mortality and life's uncertainties.