true response
[/truː rɪˈspɒns/]
noun phrasepl: true responses
resposta verdadeira
1. An accurate, honest, or factually correct answer to a question or stimulus
The true response to the survey question revealed that most employees were dissatisfied.
A resposta verdadeira à pergunta da pesquisa revelou que a maioria dos funcionários estava insatisfeita.
2. In psychology or behavioral science, the actual response an organism makes to a stimulus, as opposed to an expected or predicted response
The researchers documented the true response of the test subjects to the visual stimulus.
Os pesquisadores documentaram a resposta verdadeira dos sujeitos do teste ao estímulo visual.
3. In testing or examinations, the correct answer to a question
The true response was marked on the answer key for verification.
A resposta verdadeira foi marcada na chave de respostas para verificação.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'true response' is primarily used in academic, scientific, and professional settings. In Brazilian Portuguese, the phrase emphasizes accuracy and authenticity, often used in research, psychology, and educational testing. The concept is particularly important in cross-cultural communication and survey research where distinguishing true responses from socially desirable answers is crucial.
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