Whenever Jack is asked to answer questions about himself, he is worried that his answers will portray him in an unfavorable light. As a result, Jack tends to answer questions in a way that he believes will give others a more positive impression of himself. Jack is experiencing __________ whenever he is asked to complete a self-report measure.
A) an ethical conflict
B) limited recall
C) evaluation apprehension
D) a leniency bias

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Evaluation apprehension refers to the fear of being evaluated negatively by others, which leads individuals to present themselves in a more positive light. This is exactly what Jack is experiencing when he answers questions about himself. Option A (ethical conflict) and Option D (leniency bias) are not relevant to the scenario described, and Option B (limited recall) does not fit because there is no mention of Jack having trouble remembering information about himself.

Whenever Jack Is Asked to Answer Questions About Himself, He