Which of the following is an important problem with research using self-report surveys?

a. Most such research has been carried out on samples of juveniles rather than adults.
b. Respondents greatly understate the amount of crime they have committed.
c. Most such research focuses on chronic delinquents rather than samples of all adolescents.
d. Respondents greatly exaggerate the amount of crime they have committed.


Answer: a

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