When Used for Research Purposes, One of the Advantages of the Structured

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Multiple Choice

When used for research purposes, one of the advantages of the structured interview format is that it

• A)significantly reduces problems associated with social desirability
• B)completely eliminates problems associated with the interviewer biases
• C)uses several different personality assessment methods simultaneously
• D)creates a standardized situation that permits easier interpretation and comparison of responses

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