Sanja Just Bought a New Car and Is Filling Out

question 181

Multiple Choice

Sanja just bought a new car and is filling out a customer satisfaction survey.She loves her new car,and this leads her to fill out a glowing review.She indicated that she was "very satisfied" with the gas consumption of the car,even though it is much higher than her old car and she is paying more money than she would like.Which term reflects this positive review of a negative trait

• A) social desirability bias 
• B) response set 
• C) experimenter bias 
• D) halo effect

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Definitions:

Definite Proportions

A principle stating that a chemical compound always contains its component elements in fixed ratio by mass and does not depend on its source and preparation method.

Relative Masses

A concept referring to how the mass of one particle or object compares to another, often used in chemistry to discuss the atomic mass of elements relative to the carbon-12 standard.

Dalton's Atomic Theory

A fundamental theory proposed by John Dalton in the early 19th century, postulating that elements are composed of indivisible and indestructible atoms which combine in chemical reactions to form compounds.

Whole Number Ratios

Describes the proportionate relationship between elements in a compound, represented by integers.