Why do people respond in socially desirable ways?

What will be an ideal response?

Answer: Socially desirable responding is the tendency of people to make themselves look better than they actually are. It occurs because people want to appear "good" to the researcher.

Psychology

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Which of the following phrases describes a very long-lasting, but milder form of Bipolar Disorder?

a. Manic-Depression. b. Dysthymic Disorder. c. Cyclothymic Disorder. d. Dysphoric Disorder.

Psychology

Chad has decided to build a house. In researching his house, Chad must decide on a design, research it, outline it, draft it and then make decisions related to construction materials and sub-contractors

In making his decisions relevant to his house project, Chad is using which strategy? a) means-end analysis b) an algorithm c) trial and error d) working backwards

Psychology