If Emmanuel Is Concerned About Social Desirability Bias Having an Impact

question 54

Multiple Choice

If Emmanuel is concerned about social desirability bias having an impact on his results, he should choose to use which of the following?

• A) a self-report measure for the independent variable
• B) a behavioral measure for the independent variable
• C) a self-report measure for the dependent variable
• D) a behavioral measure for the dependent variable

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Definitions:

Media Richness

The ability of a communication medium to effectively convey complex information and promote understanding, often involving feedback, cues, and personal focus.

Sincerity

The quality of being free from pretense, deceit, or hypocrisy.

Technical Information

Detailed and specialized knowledge related to scientific, engineering, or other technical fields.

Jargon

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