Deception and Egoistic Behavior: The Socially Desirable Response: An examination of deception and how egoistic behavior manifests in self-appraised ... and biographical questionnaire responses [Paperback]

J Peter Leeds (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 3639090802 | ISBN-13: 978-3639090802 | Publication Date: January 9, 2009

Much research has been devoted to the study of socially desirable responding (SDR) on non-cognitive measures of job related characteristics. However, the egoistic component (ego-promotional and ego-defensive) of SDR has not been given enough attention in the literature. In this dissertation I describe deceptive behavior from an evolutionary and cultural perspective. The research on faking and socially desirable responding is thoroughly explored and the notions of ego promotional and ego defensive responding are introduced. These discussions lead to two research studies examining 1) how egoistic behavior affects self appraised job performance and responses to biographical questionnaire and 2) whether SDR scales can measure actual deception in a pre-employment testing context.

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About the Author

is a research psychologist for the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board and conducts government-wide personnel related studies. He holds BA and BS degrees in education and psychology from the University of Central Florida and an MS and Ph.D. from the Florida Institute of Technology. He has authored numerous articles in professional journals.

Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller (January 9, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3639090802
• ISBN-13: 978-3639090802
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)