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Preferred term
self-report distortions
Definition
- Introduction Self-report inventories are among the most commonly used methods of psychological assessment. Their validity depends largely on the cooperation of test-takers, who are generally instructed to read items carefully and provide honest responses. [Source: Encyclopedia of Psychological Assessment; Self-Report Distortions (Including Faking, Lying, Malingering, Social Desirability)]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/self-report_distortions
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