In the Context of Response Sets, a Person Who Tries

question 58

Multiple Choice

In the context of response sets, a person who tries to present himself or herself in a positive way in a questionnaire is showing _____.

• A)cognitive dissonance
• B)social desirability
• C)carryover effect
• D)self-serving bias

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Definitions:

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