Which of the Following Represent Special Problems When Giving a Self-Report

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represent special problems when giving a self-report questionnaire to an incarcerated population?

• A) inmates will admit to criminal acts they have not been charged with
• B) inmates may be reluctant to admit to committing crimes because of legal consequences
• C) inmates may have limited reading ability and that would influence their ability to answer questions
• D) you may not have considered all the potential responses

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