Citing or Endorsing Only Positive Attributes in a Self-Report Measure

question 55

Multiple Choice

Citing or endorsing only positive attributes in a self-report measure of personality is a phenomenon referred to as

• A) putting on the Barnum.
• B) amplifying.
• C) self-deception.
• D) socially desirable responding.

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Definitions:

Management Information System

An organized system for collecting, storing, analyzing, and disseminating information for the purpose of facilitating management decision-making processes.

Information Technology

Leveraging computers, storage units, networking components, and other material devices, foundations, and processes to develop, handle, keep safe, store, and distribute all varieties of electronic data.

Specific Information Needs

The precise data or knowledge required by an individual or organization to make decisions or solve problems.

Understandable

Capable of being comprehended or grasped mentally.