Which of the following is a problem with the use of self-reports?
A)Answers do not lead directly to information on the topic of interest.
B)Children may be biased to provide answers that are socially acceptable.
C)The collection of information is not convenient.
D)Children have very accurate memories so their answers regarding past events can be trusted.

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Children may be biased to provide answers that are socially acceptable, meaning they may not provide honest answers or may provide answers that they think the researcher wants to hear. This can impact the accuracy and reliability of the self-report data. The other options do not describe a specific problem with self-reports.

Which of the Following Is a Problem with the Use