Which of the following illustrates a problem specific to self-report measures?
A) Alisha tries to answer the questionnaire in a way that makes her look good.
B) Jake drops out of a study shortly after agreeing to do it.
C) Mark is confused by what the researchers are asking him to do.
D) Alex believes that she is being videotaped and starts acting weird.

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Self-report measures rely on individuals accurately reporting their own experiences, thoughts, and behaviors, but people may intentionally or unintentionally misrepresent themselves in order to present a positive or socially desirable image. This can lead to inaccurate results and affect the validity of the study. The other answer choices do not directly relate to the problem of self-report measures.

Which of the Following Illustrates a Problem Specific to Self-Report