1.3.2 Self-Report Methods

• Self-report methods provide insight into unreported crime.


  True
• One limitation of self-report methods is social desirability bias
• Self-report methods in criminal psychology rely on the honesty and accuracy of participants.
• Self-report methods can gather data on sensitive or stigmatized behaviors.


  True
• What type of self-report technique involves participants recording their daily activities and involvement in crime?

  Diaries
• What is one of the primary limitations of self-report methods related to honesty and accuracy?

  Reliance on participant truthfulness
• What is a cost-effective advantage of self-report methods in criminal psychology?

  Ease of administration
• What is a potential bias in self-report methods called?

  Social desirability bias
• What principle requires researchers to inform participants about the study's purpose?

  Informed consent
• Order the advantages and disadvantages of self-report methods in criminal psychology:

  1️⃣ Insight into unreported crime

  2️⃣ Detailed information about offenses

  3️⃣ Cost-effective and easy to administer

  4️⃣ Reliance on honesty and accuracy

  5️⃣ Prone to social desirability bias

  6️⃣ Difficulty in verifying information
• Match the self-report technique with its key feature:

  Surveys ↔️ Broad trends in criminal behavior

  Interviews ↔️ In-depth understanding of motivations

  Diaries ↔️ Daily recording of activities
• Self-report methods allow for the collection of in-depth, personal accounts of criminal offenses
• Match the limitation of self-report methods with its description:

  Honesty and accuracy ↔️ Reliability depends on truthful information

  Social desirability bias ↔️ Participants underreport criminal behaviors
• What is one major challenge in using self-report methods in criminal psychology?

  Verification difficulties
• Participants must be fully informed about the study and their right to withdraw
• One-on-one conversations in self-report methods are referred to as interviews
• Offending questionnaires are written questionnaires designed to collect detailed information about specific criminal acts
• What is a major disadvantage of official crime statistics as a crime measurement technique?

  Underestimate true extent of crime
• Social desirability bias in self-report methods may lead participants to underreport their crimes
• It is difficult to verify the information provided in self-report methods.


  True
• What is the primary purpose of self-report methods in criminal psychology?

  Insight into unreported crime
• One key feature of surveys in self-report methods is their focus on identifying broad trends.
• Each self-report technique in criminal psychology offers the same advantages in capturing criminal behaviors.

  False
• One challenge in self-report methods is independently verifying the information provided by participants.
• Self-report methods are useful for gathering data on stigmatized or sensitive criminal activities.


  True
• Self-report samples are always representative of the general population.

  False
• Researchers must ensure that participants face no psychological distress or legal consequences when using self-report methods.


  True
• Self-report methods are valuable for understanding unreported crime
• Self-report methods provide insight into criminal behaviors not captured by official statistics
• Self-report methods are generally less expensive to administer compared to other data collection methods.


  True
• The reliability of self-report data depends on the willingness and ability of participants to provide truthful and accurate
• Steps to address ethical considerations when using self-report methods

  1️⃣ Ensure confidentiality and anonymity

  2️⃣ Obtain informed consent

  3️⃣ Minimize potential harm
• Researchers must consider the psychological impact of disclosing sensitive information in self-report methods.


  True
• Diaries in self-report methods require participants to record their daily activities and involvement in criminal acts over time.


  True
• Victimization surveys rely on victim memory and willingness to report crimes.


  True
• Self-report methods in criminal psychology involve asking individuals to report their own criminal behavior
• Self-report methods are prone to social desirability bias.


  True
• Self-report methods provide insight into unreported crime.
• Order the following common self-report techniques from most structured to least structured:

  1️⃣ Surveys

  2️⃣ Questionnaires

  3️⃣ Interviews

  4️⃣ Diaries

  5️⃣ Self-Checklists
• Interviews in self-report methods allow for in-depth understanding of motivations and experiences.