Self and Personality
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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 ?
Social desirability
The statement "I always help others when they are in need" is socially desirable because helping others is generally viewed as a positive behavior. Participants may respond in a way that presents them favorably rather than truthfully.
This tendency is known as Social Desirability Bias.
Social desirability refers to the tendency of respondents to give answers that are socially approved or acceptable, even if those answers do not accurately reflect their actual behavior or feelings.
Ananya is known in school for honesty. No matter the situation, she always speaks the truth. According to Allport, this trait can be classified as :
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Which concept is based on Bandura's social learning theory ?
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According to Sheldon's typology, which of the following combinations correctly matches the body build with the associated temperament?
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Which of the following is not a major criticism of Psychodynamic
theories ?
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