Which of the following approaches to the construction of a self-report test will eliminate or reduce the effect of the social desirability response set?
A) Including many items that will be reverse coded
B) Including items that have response options that are equal in social desirability
C) Including items that boost the self-esteem of the examinee
D) Including an assurance that the scores will be kept confidential
E) Including a large number of items
B
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