Social desirability scales measure the extent to which a person
A) possesses socially desirable characteristics.
B) understands the rules of social interaction.
C) tries to present him- or herself in a desirable light.
D) is able to understand the meaning of the test items.

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Social desirability scales measure the extent to which a person tries to present him- or herself in a desirable light, rather than measuring the possession of socially desirable characteristics or understanding of social rules. It is also assumed that the person being assessed understands the meaning of the test items, so D is not the correct answer.

Social Desirability Scales Measure the Extent to Which a Person