Paulhus (Donald Paulhus)

Donald Paulhus is a psychologist known for his research on personality traits, especially traits related to self-presentation and social behavior. He developed tools like the "Balanced Inventory of Desirable Responding" (BIDR) to measure how people might intentionally or unintentionally present themselves in a more favorable light. His work helps understand how individuals might bias their responses in surveys or social interactions, offering insights into authenticity, honesty, and social desirability influences in personality assessments and research.