A radio talk show invites people to call in and state whether or not they think that sexual harassment in the work place is a common problem.
A) Voluntary response
B) Self-interest
C) Sampling
D) Social acceptability

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This is an example of a voluntary response bias, as only people who feel passionate about the topic or have a personal experience with sexual harassment in the workplace are likely to call in and share their opinion. This may not be representative of the population as a whole, as those who do not have strong opinions or personal experiences may not be as motivated to call in.

A Radio Talk Show Invites People to Call in and State