Forced-choice item formats are typically employed to control which of the following?
A) the reliability of respondent's response patterns
B) test-takers' tendency toward impression management
C) interviewers' tendency to stray from the points of focus
D) None of these

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Forced-choice item formats are used to control the test-takers' tendency toward impression management, as they require them to choose between two or more options, rather than being able to freely respond with their own answer, which could be influenced by their desire to appear more favorable or desirable. They do not necessarily have an effect on reliability or focus of the interviewer.

Forced-Choice Item Formats Are Typically Employed to Control Which of the Following