The Social Desirability Bias Exists as a Limitation of Which

question 379

Multiple Choice

The social desirability bias exists as a limitation of which of the ways of measuring behaviour?

• A)Physiological measures
• B)Behavioural observations
• C)Reports by others
• D)Self-report measures

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Definitions:

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, often reflecting apprehension about future events.

DSM-IV

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, which is a guide used by healthcare professionals to diagnose mental disorders.

Axes

Plural form of axis; referring to the imaginary lines around which objects rotate or the lines used to reference points or directions in geometry or graphs.

Behavior Therapists

Healthcare professionals who specialize in treating mental health disorders by focusing on modifying negative behaviors through various therapeutic techniques such as conditioning.