Which best defines social desirability bias?

A. People shape their responses so that others will have positive impressions of them.
B. People change their behavior because they are being observed.
C. Researchers are likely to elicit positive behaviors from participants.
D. Researchers are most likely to focus on participants they view positively.


Answer: A

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