Personality measures with high social desirability in strong demand contexts (e.g., employment interviews) tend to consistently demonstrate _______.

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Personality measures in contexts like employment interviews, where there is a strong incentive to present oneself in a favorable light, often show evidence of faking. This is because individuals may attempt to respond in ways they believe are most desirable to the interviewer or the organization, rather than in ways that are most truthful to their actual personality traits.

Personality Measures with High Social Desirability in Strong Demand Contexts