When a respondent declines to report even a minor character flaw (e.g., reading tabloid newspapers) in response to a survey or a questionnaire, she may be demonstrating:

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Social desirability response bias occurs when respondents answer questions in a manner that will be viewed favorably by others, often leading them to underreport undesirable behaviors or characteristics.

When a Respondent Declines to Report Even a Minor Character