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:

Attachment Relationships

Emotional bonds that form between individuals, such as those between children and their caregivers, which can influence the individuals' behavior and development.

Substitute Mothers

Individuals or entities that provide maternal care and nurturing in the absence or inadequacy of a child's biological mother.

Unfamiliar Caregiver

A person who provides care or assistance to someone but is not known previously by the individual receiving care, often leading to adjustments in behavior or attachment.

Reciprocal Relationship

A mutual or two-sided relationship where both parties benefit, contribute, or are influenced by each other.