Sometimes 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

Acquiescence Response

A tendency for people to agree with statements or questions regardless of their content, often observed in survey responses.

Test Items

Quality Specific questions or tasks designed to evaluate knowledge, skills, abilities, or performance in various contexts.

High Score

A measurement indicating a successful or above-average outcome in a test, game, or other assessment.