Using self-reports is a special case of using tasks to measure children's behavior. Describe the strengths and weaknesses of self-reports

What will be an ideal response?


A good answer will include the following key points:
• Strengths:
o Can lead directly to information on the topic of interest
o Relatively convenient (especially when administered to groups of children or adolescents)
• Weakness:
o Children's answers are sometimes inaccurate due to response bias and/or accurate memories

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