Which of the Following Is a Potential Problem with Self-Report

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a potential problem with self-report measures of attitudes?

• A) They do not provide information concerning the intensity of an attitude.
• B) They do not provide information concerning the direction of an attitude.
• C) Respondents might not respond truthfully.
• D) It is not possible to assess the validity of self-report measures.

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Definitions:

Motivations

Motivations are the driving forces behind human actions, desires, and needs.

Perception

The method through which people arrange and understand their sensory observations to assign significance to their surroundings.

Emotion

A complex psychological state that involves a subjective experience, physiological response, and behavioral or expressive response.

Sensory Adaptation

Over time, the method through which sensory receptors reduce their responsiveness to steady stimuli.