Identify two types of response sets personality psychologists would like to avoid, and give one way to combat each problem
What will be an ideal response?
(1) ACQUIESENCE: Key one-half of the items in a positive direction and the remaining half in a negative direction.
(2) SOCIAL DESIRIBILITY: Try to phrase question in such a way that social desirability is not salient.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. 5 percent c. 65 percent b. 35 percent d. 95 percent
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A. Procedural justice B. Organizational management C. Scientific management D. Transactional leadership
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