A Common Problem with All Tests That Rely on Self-Report

question 137

Multiple Choice

A common problem with all tests that rely on self-report, including the MMPI, is that:

• A) people are largely unaware of their own personality and psychological states
• B) people often make mistakes in completing the tests
• C) only self-reports from people without psychological disorders are valid
• D) people may distort the truth to give a favourable impression

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