One of the Problems with Self-Report Personality Inventories Is That

question 34

Multiple Choice

One of the problems with self-report personality inventories is that respondents may answer questions in ways that make them look good. This tendency is called a ​

• A)social desirability bias.
• B)response set.
• C)perceptual set.
• D)self-serving bias.

Recognize the role of technology and methods to reduce research costs.

Appreciate the limitations and potential errors in large-scale surveys like the U.S. Census.

Understand the concept of male-centered (androcentric) bias in sociological research and its implications.

Distinguish between types of associations and variables in research, including understanding spurious relationships.

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