Some people try to respond to assessments and questions, in a way that casts them in an overly positive light. Others attempt to be honest but, due to a narcissistic self-view, unconsciously provide unrealistically favorable self-portrayals.
Using contemporary, gender-neutral language, PDS assessment measures the two major forms of social desirable responding; Impression Management (IM) and Self-Deception Enhancement (SDE). This assessment in addition to any of the other EI personal assessments ensures that an individual is not trying to deceive the assessment.