A student is asked in a survey question about whether he would help another person who is in trouble.The student thinks that he probably would not help because he would be hesitant to get involved in a potential dangerous situation.The student decides,however,to respond that he would help.The student is likely responding to the pressure of
A) social desirability.
B) convergent sensitivity.
C) response bias.
D) discriminant responding.

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The student is likely responding in a socially desirable way, meaning that they are answering the question in a way that portrays them positively to the surveyor, even if it may not be entirely true. They may feel pressure to appear helpful and altruistic, rather than admitting their hesitation to get involved.

A Student Is Asked in a Survey Question About Whether