Colton is completing a long personality inventory, and he doesn't really want to take the time to read each of the questions in detail. Instead, he simply disagrees with all the statements. Which of the following describes Colton's method of completing the personality inventory?

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Colton's method of simply disagreeing with all the statements indicates a negative response set, where he is providing answers in opposition to the statements without considering their actual content. This is different from social desirability bias, where the individual feels pressure to respond in a socially desirable way, or deliberate deception, where the individual is intentionally providing false responses. Self-monitoring bias refers to the tendency to adjust one's behavior to fit social situations, and is not relevant to completing a personality inventory.

Colton Is Completing a Long Personality Inventory, and He Doesn't