In a survey, participants were asked if they agree with the statement "I like spending my free time with other people." They were also asked if they agree with the statement "I enjoy being alone during my free time." This type of questioning helps in identifying _____.

A) loaded questions
B) negative wording
C) response sets
D) simplicity

Negative Wording

Phrasing questions or statements in a survey or test in a way that assumes a negative outcome, which can influence responses.

Loaded Questions

Questions that contain a controversial or unjustified assumption or that compel the respondent towards a particular answer.

Response Sets

Response sets are patterns in survey or test responses that do not directly relate to the content being measured but to some aspect of the measurement process itself.