In Which of the Following Studies Would Social Desirability Bias

question 42

Multiple Choice

In which of the following studies would social desirability bias be most likely to affect results

• A) a survey about water use and recycling habits 
• B) an experimental analysis of looking-times for a variety of faces 
• C) a naturalistic observation of shoppers in a mall 
• D) a correlational study examining the relationship between age and metabolism

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Definitions:

Sense

A faculty by which the body perceives an external stimulus; one of the faculties of sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch.

Organization

A structured arrangement of people working together to accomplish specific goals.

Geographically

Relating to the physical location or spatial characteristics of an area or place.

Hierarchically

In a manner that arranges things or concepts in levels of importance or rank.