Louis Is Participating in a Survey on Undergraduate Drug Use

question 50

Multiple Choice

Louis is participating in a survey on undergraduate drug use. When the interviewer asks Louis whether he has used illegal drugs in the last 6 months, he lies and says 'no' because he doesn't want the interviewer to have a poor opinion of him. Louis's response is an example of ________________.

• A) socially desirable responding
• B) sampling bias
• C) peer review
• D) an appeal to authority

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Definitions:

Primary Drives

Basic biological needs or desires, such as hunger and thirst, that motivate behavior.

Homeostasis

The tendency of a biological system to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Multitasking

The ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously or switch between tasks quickly.

Simultaneously

Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.