The Tendency for Respondents to Give Answers That Are Perceived

question 37

Multiple Choice

The tendency for respondents to give answers that are perceived as being socially desirable,whether or not the answers are truthful,is known as _____.

• A) nonresponse
• B) item nonresponse
• C) acquiescence
• D) social desirability responding
• E) impression management

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Definitions:

Transvestic Disorder

A paraphilic disorder consisting of repeated and intense sexual urges, fantasies, or behaviors that involve dressing in clothes of the opposite sex, accompanied by clinically significant distress or impairment. Also known as transvestism or cross-dressing.

Homosexuality

Sexual attraction, affection, or behavior between members of the same sex or gender.

Sexual Masochism Disorder

A paraphilic disorder in which a person has repeated and intense sexual urges, fantasies, or behaviors that involve being humiliated, beaten, bound, or otherwise made to suffer, accompanied by clinically significant distress or impairment.

Humiliated

The feeling of shame, embarrassment, or loss of dignity resulting from an action, event, or circumstance that degrades one's self-respect or the respect of others.