Which of the following subjects demonstrates response sets in an experiment collecting self-report data?

Which of the following subjects demonstrates response sets in an experiment collecting self-report data?




A) Tim answers '4' to his level of stress, level of happiness, and level of boredom on a 7-point scale without reading the questions because his experiment is running very late.
B) Igor answers 'A' to every multiple choice question in an experiment assessing his knowledge of the material he previously learned in a blended learning environment as opposed to a traditional lecture.
C) Karen overestimates her level of happiness and level of excitement during an experiment because she would like the experimenters to believe she is a fun and exciting participant.
D) Sally underestimates her level of mind wandering during an experiment because she does not want the experimenters to think she wasn't paying attention.



Answer: A