Whenever Jack Is Asked to Answer Questions About Himself, He

question 26

Multiple Choice

Whenever Jack is asked to answer questions about himself, he is worried that his answers will portray him in an unfavorable light. As a result, Jack tends to answer questions in a way that he believes will give others a more positive impression of himself. Jack is experiencing __________ whenever he is asked to complete a self-report measure.

• A) an ethical conflict
• B) limited recall
• C) evaluation apprehension
• D) a leniency bias

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an extremely low body weight, distorted body image, and an obsessive fear of gaining weight.

Rigidity, Perfectionism

A psychological trait characterized by inflexibility and an overemphasis on flawlessness and order.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight and a refusal to maintain a healthy body weight.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging behaviors, such as vomiting or excessive exercise, to prevent weight gain.