The tendency to respond in what is believed to be a socially appropriate manner rather than according to how a person actually thinks, feels, or behaves is called the __________, and it is most problematic with ___________.
A)social desirability bias; self-report measures
B)social desirability bias; physiological measures
C)social expectancy bias; behavioral observations
D)social acceptability bias; self-report measures
E)social acceptability bias; reports by others

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The correct term for this tendency is "social desirability bias," and it is most problematic with self-report measures because individuals may alter their responses to appear more favorable or acceptable to others.

The Tendency to Respond in What Is Believed to Be