Utilising a method whereby test items that score half of the items as 'agree' and half of the items as 'disagree' is a procedure to control:

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This method is used to control for the acquiescent response set, which is the tendency of some respondents to agree with statements as presented to them without sufficiently considering their content. By balancing the items with equal numbers of 'agree' and 'disagree' responses, it helps to mitigate this bias.

Utilising a Method Whereby Test Items That Score Half of the Items