Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Self-Report Inventories

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of self-report inventories, questionnaires, and scales?

• A) They only allow general conclusions to be made
• B) They can be affected by biases of the participant
• C) The information they provide is redundant with that from other methods
• D) They are difficult to administer

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Definitions:

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Validity

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Rorschach Inkblot Test

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