Ann used a specific assessment instrument to measure the trait of authoritarianism. She noted that some of the items directly asked if the respondent is prejudicial toward minority groups. She is worried at this type of phrasing because respondents are more likely to respond out of ______.

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Social desirability bias occurs when respondents answer questions in a manner that they believe will be viewed favorably by others, often leading to overreporting of "good" behavior or underreporting of "bad" behavior. Direct questions about prejudice may prompt respondents to answer in ways that they think are socially acceptable rather than truthfully.

Ann Used a Specific Assessment Instrument to Measure the Trait