Self Report Methods

The video tutorial discusses self report methods in psychology, focusing on questionnaires and interviews. It explains the strengths and limitations of each method, emphasizing the importance of selecting the appropriate method based on research needs. The tutorial also highlights common issues in self report methods, such as memory reliability and demand characteristics, and suggests triangulation as a solution. The video concludes with a reminder to evaluate methods critically and offers resources for further study.

What is a key characteristic of questionnaires in psychological research?

• They are always flexible.

• They are always open-ended.

• They are structured and standardized.

• They are conducted face-to-face.

Which of the following is a limitation of using questionnaires?

• They are time-consuming to analyze.

• They lack flexibility.

• They allow for follow-up questions.

• They provide in-depth responses.

How do interviews differ from questionnaires in terms of data collection?

• Interviews are quicker to conduct.

• Interviews are less flexible.

• Interviews provide more depth and flexibility.

• Interviews are more standardized.

What is a potential drawback of using interviews in research?

• They are always more reliable.

• They are less time-consuming.

• They may introduce observer bias.

• They provide less detailed data.

When is it more appropriate to use a questionnaire over an interview?

• When exploring complex emotional responses.

• When collecting straightforward factual data.

• When needing to clarify responses.

• When seeking detailed personal experiences.

What is a common issue with all self-report methods?

• They never have demand characteristics.

• They always provide accurate memory recall.

• They always reflect real-life behavior.

• They lack ecological validity.

How can researchers address the limitations of self-report methods?

• By avoiding all self-report methods.

• By ignoring memory reliability issues.

• By using only one method for data collection.

• By triangulating with multiple methods.