One of the limitations of using introspection as a source of information about the self is that __________.
A) it takes up valuable cognitive resources
B) we cannot objectively observe our own behaviors
C) it may result in our being self-centered
D) some reasons for our behavior are outside of our conscious awareness

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Introspection is limited by the fact that some reasons for our behavior are outside of our conscious awareness. We may not be able to accurately report on processes that are not fully conscious, which limits the usefulness of introspection as a source of information about the self.

One of the Limitations of Using Introspection as a Source