A 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

Acquiescence Response

A tendency in survey responses where participants agree with statements as presented to them regardless of the content.

Social Desirability

The extent to which test takers tend to respond to items in a manner that presents them in a positive light.

Confident

Feeling or showing certainty about something or possessing self-assurance.