With researcher-report measures, participants' desire to look good or answer in socially desirable ways is more of a problem than with self-report measures.

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In self-report measures, the issue of participants wanting to present themselves in a favorable light or answering in socially desirable ways is generally more pronounced, as individuals directly report their own attitudes, behaviors, or feelings, which can be influenced by their desire to conform to social norms or expectations. Researcher-report measures, where researchers record observations or assessments, are less susceptible to this bias since participants are not directly reporting on themselves.

With Researcher-Report Measures, Participants' Desire to Look Good or Answer