A psychologist knows the man he is testing wants to be admitted into the psychiatric ward of the hospital. With which problem should the psychologist be concerned?
A) Faking good
B) Faking bad
C) Social desirability
D) Acquiescence response

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The psychologist should be concerned with the possibility that the man is faking bad, or intentionally trying to appear more mentally ill than he actually is, in an attempt to be admitted to the psychiatric ward. This is a known phenomenon called "hospitalization neurosis." Faking good (A) refers to a person trying to appear psychologically healthy, while social desirability (C) refers to a person trying to appear socially acceptable or desirable. Acquiescence response (D) refers to a person agreeing with statements or questions regardless of their content, and is not directly related to the goal of being admitted to a psychiatric ward.

A Psychologist Knows the Man He Is Testing Wants to Be