Practice question · Select all that apply
Select every statement that is TRUE.
Hints
- Only one option is false; find the overconfident claim about self-report.
- Because self-report is filtered, researchers cross-check it whenever they can.
Show the answer
- A. Structured observation trades some realism for easier comparison across participants.
- B. Naturalistic observation maximizes realism but sacrifices control.
- C. Inter-rater reliability checks how much independent observers agree.
- D. Wording effects can shift responses to a question meant to stay the same.
Why
Realism-vs-control, structured comparison, wording effects, and inter-rater reliability are all true. Self-report DOES need cross-checking because it passes through memory and self-presentation - the one false option overstates its accuracy.
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