During an interview for a qualitative study, the researchers asks the participants about their social class.Instead of answering truthfully, the participant states that they are middle class because they perceive that the interviewer is also middle class.How would you define this phenomenon?

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This phenomenon is called social desirability bias, where participants give answers that are perceived as more socially acceptable or desirable. In this case, the participant may believe that identifying as middle class is more socially desirable than identifying as working class or upper class. This bias can be influenced by factors such as the interviewer's perceived social status, cultural norms and values, and the desire to present oneself in a positive light.

During an Interview for a Qualitative Study, the Researchers Asks