A research participant's distortion of his or her real desires or actions in an attempt to make a good impression is known as:

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Social desirability bias is when participants alter their responses to align with social norms or what they believe is socially acceptable. This can lead to inaccurate data because participants may not provide truthful responses if they feel their true opinions or behaviors go against societal expectations.

A Research Participant's Distortion of His or Her Real Desires