Term ID: T5074

Social Desirability Bias

/social-desirability-bias/
Tendency to respond to questions in ways that make oneself appear more favorable or socially acceptable.
Example: Underreporting of socially undesirable behaviors like substance use or overreporting of positive behaviors.

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Reference: Paulhus (1991)