Test makers often examine the correlation between scores on the new test and scores on a measure of social desirability. They do this to
A. make certain they are measuring something that is socially appropriate.
B. establish the discriminant validity of the new scale.
C. ensure that people are not offended by items on the new scale.
D. establish the face validity of the new scale.
Question 2Sometimes test makers reverse the direction of the test items. That is, whereas sometimes agreeing with an item indicates a high score on the trait being measured, sometimes disagreeing with the item indicates a high score. Test makers do this to control for which potential problem?
A. Faking
B. Carelessness and sabotage
C. Social desirability
D. Acquiescence response
Question 3A woman indicates on a test that she agrees with the statement, I am confident in my abilities. Later on the same test she agrees with the statement, I have doubts about my abilities. This woman's responses may indicate the presence of which potential problem?
A. Faking good
B. Faking bad
C. Social desirability
D. Acquiescence response
Question 4Social desirability scales measure the extent to which a person
A. possesses socially desirable characteristics.
B. understands the rules of social interaction.
C. tries to present him- or herself in a desirable light.
D. is able to understand the meaning of the test items.
Question 5Sometimes test makers include the same test questions more than once on the test. This is done to detect which potential problem?
A. Faking good
B. Faking bad
C. Carelessness and sabotage
D. Social desirability
Question 6A psychologist knows the man he is testing wants to be admitted into the psychiatric ward of the hospital. With which problem should the psychologist be concerned?
A. Faking good
B. Faking bad
C. Social desirability
D. Acquiescence response
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