What is a self-report technique?
What is a self-report technique?
Self-report techniques collect information by asking participants to describe their own thoughts, feelings, beliefs or behaviour. Psychologists use them when the target is private, such as anxiety, attitudes or memories, so it cannot be seen directly.
Step-by-step lessons on AQA A Level Psychology Self-report techniques. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the compulsory core topics before tackling the more evaluation-heavy optional and issues-and-debates content.