A student is asked in a survey question about whether he enjoys spending time with his family. The student really doesn't like his family very much but doesn't want to seem like a bad guy and so says that he does enjoy spending time with his family. The student is likely responding to the pressure of
A) social desirability.
B) sensitivity bias.
C) response bias.
D) consensus responding.

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The student is likely responding to social desirability bias, which is the tendency of survey respondents to answer questions in a manner that will be viewed favorably by others. In this case, the student is providing an answer that he believes will make him appear more socially acceptable or likable, rather than an honest response about his feelings toward spending time with his family.

A Student Is Asked in a Survey Question About Whether