Einon et al. (1994) found that men report having a much larger number of sexual partners than do women. According to your textbook, what is one possible reason for this discrepancy?

A) It was not a representative sample.
B) observer bias
C) social desirability bias
D) none of the above


Answer: C

Psychology

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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According to the text, what is the most likely reason for the high rate of cesarean births in some parts of the world?

a. so that physicians can become wealthy b. to give surgeons practice c. to avoid a potential disaster during birth d. because vaginal deliveries are dangerous

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Anna's gambling problem is harming her relationship with her family, so they refuse to associate with her every time she gambles. This is an example of which one of these concepts?

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