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Example of Hiding Natural Behavior in Self-Reports
People may hide their natural behavior when they know they are being observed or asked about a socially expected action. For example, if a professor asks a class who always washes their hands after using the restroom, almost everyone will raise their hand, even though universal hand washing is unlikely.
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