Louis is participating in a survey on undergraduate drug use. When the interviewer asks Louis whether he has used illegal drugs in the last 6 months, he lies and says 'no' because he doesn't want the interviewer to have a poor opinion of him. Louis's response is an example of ________________.
A) socially desirable responding
B) sampling bias
C) peer review
D) an appeal to authority

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Louis's response is an example of socially desirable responding, which is a type of response bias where participants provide answers that are perceived as more socially acceptable or desirable, rather than truly reflecting their behaviors or attitudes.

Louis Is Participating in a Survey on Undergraduate Drug Use