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A drawback of self-report surveys is the level of accuracy.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Which of the following is the most common means of measuring personality?
 
  A) in-depth interviews
  B) self-report surveys
  C) career portfolio
  D) reference interviews
  E) stress interviews


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Answer to Question 1

TRUE
Explanation: A drawback of self-report surveys is the level of accuracy. For instance, a good candidate may be in a bad mood when taking the survey, and that will make the score less accurate.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: B) The most common means of measuring personality is through self-report surveys. In such surveys, individuals evaluate themselves on a series of factors, such as I worry a lot about the future.



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