The Social Desirability Effect Refers to

question 16

Multiple Choice

The social desirability effect refers to

• A) class differences in happiness and mental health.
• B) respondents' tendency to give answers that project a positive self-image.
• C) the tendency to agree with a statement regardless of its content.
• D) higher response rates obtained by pleasant than unpleasant interviewers.

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