According to Box 5

question 11

Multiple Choice

According to Box 5.4, 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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Definitions:

Alcohol-Prep Pad

A small, sterile pad soaked in alcohol used to clean skin areas before injections, blood tests, or minor surgeries.

Smaller-Gauge Needle

A needle with a higher gauge number indicating a smaller diameter, used for injections to minimize discomfort and tissue damage.

Butterfly Needle Method

A technique for drawing blood or delivering medications using a small, winged needle named for its wing-like plastic flaps.

Very Small Veins

The smallest type of veins in the circulatory system, responsible for returning deoxygenated blood to the heart from the tissues.