A researcher is surveying men about partner behaviors that are potentially annoying.When presented with a list of possibly annoying behaviors and asked to rate their tolerance of these behaviors that have occurred in the current relationship,respondents indicate a high level of tolerance for all behaviors,even the most annoying ones.What phenomenon might these responses illustrate?
A) inaccurate recall
B) reactivity
C) social desirability effect
D) cognitive editing

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The high level of tolerance for all behaviors, including the most annoying ones, suggests that respondents may be affected by social desirability bias, which means they may choose to present themselves in a socially desirable way even if their true feelings are different. This may lead them to under-report the degree to which they find certain behaviors annoying in order to appear more accepting and agreeable.

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