Which of the Following Is an Example of Purposeful Distortion

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of purposeful distortion?

• A)a sex researcher asking embarrassing questions about sex
• B)a 40-year-old female who tells a sex researcher she has never masturbated
• C)an 18-year-old who exaggerates the number of times he masturbates per day
• D)a sex researcher who lies about sample size

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