Which of the following scenario is free of social desirability bias?

A. A psychologist counts how many digits a 70 years old man can remember.
B. Parents report number of hours their children spend on social media a day.
C. A researcher observes a married couple discuss their recent argument.
D. A doctor asks patients how many cigarettes they smoke in a week.

Answer: A

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