Why Might a Researcher Choose to Use a Self-Report Measure

question 3

Multiple Choice

Why might a researcher choose to use a self-report measure when measuring levels of anxiety of a sports team?

• A) Self-report is relatively inexpensive and easy
• B) People always report honestly and accurately about their own feelings and behaviors
• C) Self-report measures show general trends and require large samples of data
• D) Self-report is helpful in determining heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate

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Definitions:

Fashion Orientation

An individual's attitude, interest, and knowledge level regarding fashion and trends.

Hierarchy Orientation

Hierarchy orientation refers to the degree to which societies, organizations, or groups value structured ranking and the distribution of power among members.

Virtue

A trait or quality deemed to be morally good and thus is valued as a foundation of principle and good moral being.

Freudian Theory

A psychological theory developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes unconscious motivations and conflicts as major factors influencing personality and behavior.