Which statement is correct regarding responses to the Marlowe-Crowne scale?
A) As a group, Americans born in the 1970s show the same pattern of results on the Marlowe-Crowne as Americans born in the 1940s.
B) Compared to Americans born in the 1940s, those born in the 1970s score higher on the Marlowe-Crowne.
C) Compared to Americans born in the 1940s, those born in the 1970s score lower on the Marlowe-Crowne.
D) Marlowe-Crowne scores for Americans born in the 1940s are unreliable, whereas Marlowe-Crowne scores for Americans born in the 1970s show good internal reliability.

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Research indicates that social desirability bias, as measured by instruments like the Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale, has decreased over generations. This suggests that compared to Americans born in the 1940s, those born in the 1970s are less likely to respond in a socially desirable manner, leading to lower scores on the Marlowe-Crowne scale.

Which Statement Is Correct Regarding Responses to the Marlowe-Crowne Scale