Question

When an individual responds to personality test items in a way that makes her or him look smart, competent, and otherwise "good," _____ has been utilized?

Answer 1

Social desirability bias is a type of response in a personality test that is given because it will make the individual completing the survey or test look good. It is not provided as an answer because it is true, but because the individual thinks that this will make them appear smart or competent.