The "social desirability effect" refers to
A) respondents' tendency to give answers that project a positive self-image.
B) true class differences in happiness and mental health.
C) the tendency to agree with a statement regardless of its content.
D) higher response rates obtained by pleasant than unpleasant interviewers.

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The social desirability effect is when respondents give answers that they believe will be viewed favorably by others, often to project a positive self-image.

The "Social Desirability Effect" Refers to