When answering a question about church attendance on a survey,Anita falsely answers that she went to church last week when she did not.This is an example of
A)social desirability bias.
B)salience.
C)spuriousness.
D)triangulation.

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Anita's behavior reflects social desirability bias, which is the tendency to give answers that are perceived to be socially acceptable or desirable, rather than truthful. This bias can lead to inaccurate data in surveys and research studies.

When Answering a Question About Church Attendance on a Survey,Anita