Dr. Garcia really likes Twinkies. Her students often see her eating them for breakfast, lunch, and snack. Dr. Garcia gives her students a survey to determine whether they prefer Twinkies or Ho Hos

Although most students prefer Ho Hos, most report liking Twinkies better. The students' responses demonstrate a/an
A) placebo effect.
B) social desirability bias.
C) independent variable.
D) junk food effect.


Answer: B

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