A test-taker tends to make himself or herself appear acceptable and socially desirable on a self-report inventory
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: T
FEEDBACK: There is the tendency for test-takers to give answers that appear to be more socially desirable or acceptable, particularly when they are taking tests as part of a job application. When a group of college students took a self-report test with instructions to make themselves appear as good, or as socially acceptable, as possible, they were more careful with their answers and took longer to complete the test than students who were not deliberately trying to look good.
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