One source of error associated with self-report inventories involves the tendency of individuals to answer questions in a way that reflects "wishful thinking" or

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The social desirability bias refers to the tendency of individuals to answer questions in a way that makes them appear more favorable or socially acceptable. This can lead to over-reporting of positive traits and under-reporting of negative traits, and can be considered a form of "wishful thinking" in that individuals are answering in a way that they believe is desirable. Other options such as response sets, hindsight bias, and deliberate deception are also potential sources of error, but they do not specifically relate to the tendency to answer in a socially desirable way.

One Source of Error Associated with Self-Report Inventories Involves the Tendency