When a Respondent Distorts Answers to Look Good or Conform

question 59

Multiple Choice

When a respondent distorts answers to look good or conform to social norms,this is called

• A)social desirability bias.
• B)social enhancement bias.
• C)social security bias.
• D)societal desirability bias.

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Definitions:

Aversive Events

Unpleasant or harmful experiences that individuals seek to avoid or escape.

Internal Locus

An internal locus of control refers to the belief that individuals can influence events and their outcomes, relying on their own efforts and actions.

Emotion-focused Coping

A stress management strategy that involves reducing stress by minimizing, avoiding, or accepting the emotional response to a problem, rather than addressing the problem directly.

Electric Shocks

Sudden discharges of electricity through a part of the body, often used for therapeutic purposes or as a punishment.