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1. Which of the following is an example of social desirability bias?
a) A person exaggerates their income on a census questionnaire
b) A person agrees with the interviewer's opinions on a
controversial topic
c) A person reports higher levels of happiness than they actually feel
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above. Social desirability bias can manifest in
different ways, such as lying, conforming, or presenting oneself
in a positive light.
2. What is the main reason why social desirability bias occurs?
a) People want to avoid cognitive dissonance
b) People want to conform to social norms
c) People want to protect their self-esteem
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above. Social desirability bias is influenced by
various psychological factors, such as the need for consistency,
conformity, and self-enhancement.
3. Which of the following is a method to reduce social desirability
bias in research?
a) Using anonymous or confidential data collection
b) Using indirect or projective measures
c) Using randomized response techniques
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above. These methods aim to increase the
honesty and accuracy of respondents by reducing their fear ofÂ
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