Self-Report Data (S-Data)

Question 1

What are the advantages of using self-report questionnaires over other methods?

Answer 1

Self-report questionnaires can capture a wealth of information about internal states such as feelings, emotions, desires, beliefs, and personal experiences, which are inaccessible to others.

Question 2

What are some widely used self-report inventories mentioned in the chapter?

Answer 2

Widely used self-report inventories include the NEO Personality Inventory and the California Psychological Inventory (CPI).

Question 3

What is experience sampling, and what is its benefit in personality research?

Answer 3

Experience sampling involves participants answering questions about their moods or symptoms daily over weeks or longer. It provides dynamic data about fluctuations in self-esteem and reactions to life stressors.