A bias that occurs because people who feel strongly about a subject are more likely to respond to survey questions than people who feel indifferent about it is referred to as:
A) extremity bias.
B) social desirability bias.
C) self-selection bias.
D) auspices bias.

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Self-selection bias occurs when individuals choose whether or not to participate in a study or survey, and those who choose to participate may have stronger feelings or opinions about the subject matter than those who choose not to participate. This can lead to a skewed or inaccurate representation of the population being surveyed.

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