What Is the Main Reason Social Desirability Scales Are Useful

question 78

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason social desirability scales are useful in research?

• A) These scales are used to screen out people who may not be telling the truth.
• B) These scales help researchers measure extraversion vs. introversion.
• C) These scales help researchers measure the reliability of other scales.
• D) These scales measure how many friends someone has.

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