Which of the following statements about behavioral measures is TRUE?
A) Even covert behavioral observations are highly susceptible to social desirability response bias.
B) Because some behaviors are performed automatically they are less likely to be "edited" by research participants.
C) Behavioral measures can only be used in field research.
D) Behavioral measures are better than self-report measures for assessing people's psychological states.

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This is true because automatic behaviors are less likely to be influenced by social desirability or conscious editing by research participants. Option A is incorrect because covert observations may not be influenced by social desirability bias as participants are unaware that they are being observed. Option C is incorrect because behavioral measures can also be used in lab research. Option D is incorrect because self-report measures are better for assessing people's internal psychological states.

Which of the Following Statements About Behavioral Measures Is TRUE