Why do personality assessments include some reverse-scored items?
A) because people tend to agree with everything
B) because it is difficult to score the items if they are not reversed
C) because researchers are required to reverse questions due to ethics
D) because people tend to disagree with half of the questions they are asked

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Reverse-scored items are included to counteract the tendency of some respondents to agree with statements without fully considering them, known as acquiescence bias. This helps in getting more accurate responses.

Why Do Personality Assessments Include Some Reverse-Scored Items