Amy is being interviewed as part of a research study. During the interview she makes a point of expounding upon her many charitable activities in the communities, while conveniently "forgetting" to discuss the time she spent in jail for shoplifting. Her behavior is an example of ______.

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Amy's behavior is an example of the social desirability bias, which refers to the tendency for people to present themselves in a favorable light, especially when being evaluated by others. In this case, she is highlighting her charitable activities while downplaying or omitting negative information, like her time in jail for shoplifting.

Amy Is Being Interviewed as Part of a Research Study