Imagine you have created a new personality questionnaire and you are worried about social desirability influencing people's responses. Which of the following would minimize the impact of this potential problem?
A)Make sure that the sample of people completing the questionnaire is representative.
B)Use random assignment.
C)Use the double-blind procedure.
D)Have the people complete the questionnaire anonymously.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Having people complete the questionnaire anonymously helps minimize the impact of social desirability because respondents are more likely to answer questions honestly if they believe their responses cannot be traced back to them. This reduces the pressure to answer in a socially desirable manner.

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