A(n) _________ bias occurs when respondents use amounts provided in response options (such as "less than 3 hours a week") as cues for what constitutes an appropriate response.
A) scale ambiguity
B) context
C) category anchoring
D) extremity

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Category anchoring bias occurs when respondents use response options as cues for what is an appropriate response, leading them to choose options closer to the anchor point (e.g. choosing "less than 3 hours a week" instead of "5-10 hours a week" even if the latter option is more accurate).

A(n) _________ Bias Occurs When Respondents Use Amounts Provided in Response