One Source of Error Associated with Self-Report Inventories Involves the Tendency

question 112

Multiple Choice

One source of error associated with self-report inventories involves the tendency of individuals to answer questions in a way that reflects the traits they think are valuable or appropriate.What is another term for this tendency

• A) deliberate deception
• B) the social desirability bias 
• C) response sets
• D) the hindsight bias

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Definitions:

Nucleotide

A nucleotide is the structural unit that links together to form DNA (and RNA). Each nucleotide includes a sugar (like deoxyribose or ribose) and a base.

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses.

RNA

Ribonucleic acid, a nucleic acid present in all living cells that acts as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins.

Point Mutations

Genetic alterations caused by the change of a single nucleotide base in the DNA sequence.