Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Self and Personality

Question:

The tendency of the individual to agree with items or questions irrespective of their content is called:

Options:

Social desirability

Projective technique

Acquiescence

Self-esteem

Correct Answer:

Acquiescence

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Acquiescence

Acquiescence is a tendency of the subject to agree with items/questions irrespective of their contents. It often appears in the form of saying ‘yes’ to items. These tendencies render the assessment of personality less reliable.