The Self-Deceptive Enhancement Subscale of the Balanced Inventory of Desirable

question 3

Multiple Choice

The Self-Deceptive Enhancement subscale of the Balanced Inventory of Desirable Responding (BIDR) measures

• A)respondents' tendency to be dishonest with themselves in their daily lives.
• B)respondents' tendency to exaggerate or inflate their social and intellectual status.
• C)respondents' self-presentation motives.
• D)more conscious motivations to respond in a socially desirable way.

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Definitions:

Suppression of Emotions

The conscious effort to control and withhold displaying one's emotional responses.

Chronic Emotional Distress

Involves long-term, persistent emotional suffering which can significantly impact an individual's overall well-being and functioning.

Negative View

A pessimistic outlook or perspective that focuses on the worst aspects of situations, often impacting one's mental health and behavior.

Immune System

The complex network of cells, tissues, and organs in the body that work together to defend against infection, disease, and foreign substances.