________ is defined as the tendency toward favorable self-presentation that could lead to inaccurate self-reports.

A. Experimenter expectancy effect
B. Self-fulfilling prophecy
C. Meta-analysis
D. Social desirability bias


Answer: D

Psychology

You might also like to view...

The research evidence for a widespread midlife crisis is __________.

A. lacking B. mixed C. applicable only to Eastern cultures D. plentiful

Psychology

Recent research suggests that panic disorder may be associated with

a. stimulus generalization. b. stimulus discrimination. c. noncontingent reinforcement. d. extinction.

Psychology

Ryan was fired last week, but he looked still confident as usual. As opposed to Ryan, Jason looked less confident due to the lay off. This illustrates a

a. person-situation interaction. b. trait. c. state. d. personality.

Psychology

Exercise can promote sleep in all of the following situations EXCEPT when engaging in

a. strenuous exercise more than six hours before bedtime. b. strenuous exercise three hours before bedtime. c. light exercise three hours before bedtime. d. light exercise six hours before bedtime.

Psychology