The Tendency of Persons Being Surveyed to Give Polite or Socially

question 185

Multiple Choice

The tendency of persons being surveyed to give polite or socially desirable answers is known as the

• A)Barnum effect.
• B)courtesy bias.
• C)experimenter bias.
• D)self-fulfilling prophecy.

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Definitions:

Concrete Operational

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring between ages 7 and 12, where children gain a better understanding of mental operations and can think logically about concrete events.

Causes And Effects

A concept relating to the identification of reasons behind certain events (causes) and the outcomes that result from these events (effects).

Symbolically

In a manner that uses symbols or symbolism to convey meaning, typically beyond the literal interpretation.