People who are incapable of completing the test accurately, or who lack motivation, may exhibit ______ on a test.
A) random responding
B) dissimulation
C) social desirability
D) all of the above

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Random responding refers to answering test items randomly without any regard for the content or meaning of the items. This can be due to an inability to understand the test items or lack of motivation to complete the test. Dissimulation and social desirability, on the other hand, refer to intentional faking of responses to appear better or more socially acceptable, which may not necessarily be the case for those who are unable to complete the test accurately or lack motivation. Therefore, only option A is the best choice.

People Who Are Incapable of Completing the Test Accurately, or Who