Why Is Social Desirability Bias a Problem for Surveys

question 41

Multiple Choice

Why is social desirability bias a problem for surveys?

• A) It increases sampling error.
• B) The results fail to account for the opinions of the poor.
• C) The answers from respondents are not truthful.
• D) It skews the results in favor of Republican candidates.
• E) It skews the results in favor of Democratic candidates.

Understand the basic principles of sensory thresholds, including the difference and absolute thresholds.

Comprehend the concept of synesthesia and its characteristics.

Be aware of how situational and participant factors influence decision criteria in signal detection.

Grasp the distinctions between sensation and perception in psychological processes.

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Definitions:

Functionalism

A theoretical perspective in sociology and anthropology that interprets and evaluates society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.

Symbolic Interactionism

A sociological perspective focusing on the symbolic meaning that people develop and rely upon in the process of social interaction.

Dramaturgical Sociology

A perspective in sociology, introduced by Erving Goffman, that likens social life to a theatrical performance where individuals present themselves in ways that will be accepted by others.

Scientific Method

A systematic and empirical method of investigation involving observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, and conclusion to acquire or refine knowledge.