A respondent who answers questions based on their responses to earlier questions in a survey is conforming to which theory?
A) Self-generated validity
B) Primacy
C) Recency
D) Reliability

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Self-generated validity theory suggests that a respondent's answer to a question can be influenced by their responses to previous questions. This is because the process of answering earlier questions can generate thoughts or attitudes that then affect how subsequent questions are interpreted and answered.

A Respondent Who Answers Questions Based on Their Responses to Earlier