Ross is filling in a personality inventory in connection with a job application. The results are based on his self-report. Why is this a potential limitation?
a. ?Ross’s responses might be influenced by his need to appear socially appropriate.
b. ?Self-report can be very time consuming.
c. ?Results based on self-report invariably lack validity.
d. ?Ross’s responses may be overly objective.
ANSWER:
a
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