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bogus pipeline  

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  • Definition If you ask a person about their sexual activity, illicit drug use, or prejudices against certain others, you may not get a straight answer. Embarrassment, fear of legal repercussions, or a simple desire to look good can create distortions in responses to such questions. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Psychology; Bogus Pipeline]

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