When individuals report on a questionnaire that their behavior is more favorable than is actually true,researchers need to be concerned about the ______________ of the responses.
A) morality
B) selection bias
C) social desirability
D) reliability

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Social desirability refers to the tendency of individuals to respond to questions in a way that they believe is socially acceptable or desirable. This can lead them to overreport positive behaviors and underreport negative ones, which can impact the accuracy of the data.

When Individuals Report on a Questionnaire That Their Behavior Is