Read each of the following two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and indicate your answer using the codes below : Assertion (A) : In Edwards Personal Preference Schedule (EPPS), forced choice format is used. Reason (R) : Forced choice format reduces acquiescence response set.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is true but (R) is false.
• D. (A) is false but (R) is true.