Female students who were told their truthfulness was being analyzed by a polygraph (a bogus-pipeline)reported _______ sex partners than their male counterparts.

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When female students believed their truthfulness was being monitored by a polygraph, they reported slightly more sex partners, aligning their reported behavior closer to that of their male counterparts. This suggests that social desirability bias affects self-reported data, especially regarding sensitive topics like sexual behavior.

Female Students Who Were Told Their Truthfulness Was Being Analyzed