Question

If someone takes a self-inventory assessment and tends to agree with almost all the statements made on the test, what source error may be occurring?
A.
social desirability
B.
deliberate deception
C.
lie scale
D.
response set


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

D

This is an acquiescence response set — a type of response set where someone tends to agree (or say "yes") with items regardless of content. Social desirability, deliberate deception, and a lie scale are different concepts.