What has the research shown about people's truthfulness when filling out job applications?
a. People frequently embellish their images a lot.
b. People are typically truthful.
c. A small portion of people tend to embellish their image a small amount.
d. Men tend to embellish their applications at a far greater rate than do women.
Answer: A
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