A Systematic Tendency to Respond to Questions on a Personality

question 106

Multiple Choice

A systematic tendency to respond to questions on a personality inventory in a way that is unrelated to the content of the questions is called a ​

• A)perceptual set.
• B)social desirability bias.
• C)response set.
• D)mental set.

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Definitions:

Feelings of Self-Worth

The perception of one's own value or worth as a person, often associated with self-esteem and self-respect.

High Self-Esteem

A positive or favorable perception of oneself, characterized by confidence and feeling of worthiness.

Faced with Failure

The experience or state of not achieving desired goals or outcomes, leading to feelings of inadequacy, disappointment, and sometimes a reevaluation of goals or approaches.

Work Just as Hard

The principle of applying equal effort or diligence in completing tasks or achieving goals as one has done previously or as others do.