Whenever we ask people for information, they answer through a filter of what will make them look good. This concept is called:
A) social anxiety
B) social self-consciousness
C) social desirability
D) social filtering

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Social desirability refers to the tendency of respondents to answer questions in a manner that will be viewed favorably by others. It often leads to over-reporting of good behavior or under-reporting of bad behavior.

Whenever We Ask People for Information, They Answer Through a Filter