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Psychology · 2025 · 1 mark
CBSE 2025 · Central · Set 4 · Q3
A researcher is conducting a survey to assess the personality traits of participants. One of the items in the survey asks, “I always help others when…
A researcher is conducting a survey to assess the personality traits of participants. One of the items in the survey asks, “I always help others when they are in need.” Which of following biases is most likely to affect the response to this item?
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(D)
Social desirability
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