Which of the following scenario is free of social desirability bias?
A. A psychologist counts how many digits a 70 years old man can remember.
B. Parents report number of hours their children spend on social media a day.
C. A researcher observes a married couple discuss their recent argument.
D. A doctor asks patients how many cigarettes they smoke in a week.
Answer: A
You might also like to view...
Erikson's theory of social development views the period from three to six years old-Erikson's third stage-as characterized by the major challenge of __________.
A. identity versus role diffusion B. industry versus inferiority C. initiative versus guilt D. autonomy versus shame and doubt
In explaining why Lydia is cheerful, conscientious, and willing to share, a psychologist who took an observational learning perspective toward personality development would consider Lydia's ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following is true of Kelly's approach to psychotherapy?
a. It is called fixed role therapy. b. It involves changing undesirable constructs. c. It involves clients acting out the role of a fictitious person. d. All of these are correct.
You would worry that a friend of yours might drop out college and go home if, when visiting his dorm room, you notice that
a. he has posted his class schedule and course syllabi on the bulletin board by his bed. b. his room is filled with dirty clothes, empty pizza boxes, and party hats. c. he has a white board calendar posted by his desk filled with notes and deadlines. d. his room is tastefully decorated and clean. e. he has put up many gym posters describing steps to take for fitness training.