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so·cial de·sir·abil·i·ty

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  1. social desirability

    In social science research, social-desirability bias is a type of response bias that is the tendency of survey respondents to answer questions in a manner that will be viewed favorably by others. It can take the form of over-reporting "good behavior" or under-reporting "bad", or undesirable behavior. The tendency poses a serious problem with conducting research with self-reports. This bias interferes with the interpretation of average tendencies as well as individual differences.

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Social Desirability

    A personality trait rendering the individual acceptable in social or interpersonal relations. It is related to social acceptance, social approval, popularity, social status, leadership qualities, or any quality making him a socially desirable companion.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of social desirability in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of social desirability in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3


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