The Tendency to Respond in a Socially Appropriate Manner Rather

question 122

Multiple Choice

The tendency to respond in a socially appropriate manner rather than according to how a person actually thinks, feels, or behaves is called the:

• A) social worth bias.
• B) social desirability bias.
• C) social acceptability bias.
• D) social adequacy bias.

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Definitions:

Operationally Defined

A term or variable is defined by the specific process or set of criteria by which it is measured or determined in a study or experiment.

Participant Observation

A research method where the investigator actively engages in the community or situation being studied while observing its dynamics.

Observer Bias

The tendency for observers to see, report, or record what they expect to see, rather than what is actually happening, due to preconceived notions or beliefs.

Survey Method

A research technique used to gather data through questionnaires or interviews from a sample of individuals.