Which of the Following Is a Weakness of Self-Report Surveys

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a weakness of self-report surveys?

• A) They offer very limited information about the social backgrounds of respondents (e.g. family factors, peer influences).
• B) They tend to focus only on serious offenses.
• C) They are often given in schools, so individuals not attending school (e.g. truants, dropouts) are excluded.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Attitude Object

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Zajonc's Hierarchy

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Effects Model

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ABC Model

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