What are response sets?
A) ways of responding that test takers find most comfortable
B) the four or five responses provided in a multiple-choice question
C) equipment, such as computers, used to respond to tests
D) patterns of responding that result in false or misleading information

Question

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Response sets are patterns of responding that are typically used by test takers to provide false or misleading information. Examples of response sets include social desirability bias, acquiescence response bias, and extreme response bias. These patterns can be identified by test developers and measures are put in place to counteract their impact on test results.

What Are Response Sets