Chapter 2

Question 1

S data

Answer 1

Self Judgements. Ask the person for her own evaluation of her personality

Question 2

I Data

Answer 2

Ask the person’s acquaintances for their evaluations

Question 3

L Data

Answer 3

See how the person is faring in life

Question 4

B Data

Answer 4

Watch as directly as you can what the person actually does.

Question 5

5 Advantages of S Data : Self reports

Answer 5

• Large amount of info
• Access to thoughts feelings and intentions
• Some are true just by the person saying they are true (ex. self esteem)
• Causal force (b/c it reflects what you think of yourself, you will make it you)
• Simple and easy

Question 6

3 Disadvantages of S Data

Answer 6

• Maybe they can’t tell you
• Maybe they won’t tell you
• Too simple and easy

Question 7

5 Advantages of I Data: Informant Reports

Answer 7

• Large amount of info
• Real-world basis
• common sense
• Some true by definition ex. likability
• Causal force (opinions of others affect opportunities and expectancy)

Question 8

4 Disadvantages of I Data

Answer 8

• Limited behavioral info
• Lack or access to private experience
• error
• bias

Question 9

3 Advantages of L Data: Life outcomes

Answer 9

• objective and verifyable
• intrinsic importance
• psychological relevance (variables)

Question 10

2 Disadvantages of L Data

Answer 10

• multi-determination (too many causes)

- possible lack of psychological relevance

Question 11

2 Advantages of B Data: Behavioral observations

Answer 11

• Wide range of contexts

- appearance of objectivity

Question 12

1 Disadvantages of B Data

Answer 12

• uncertain interpretation

Question 13

The Minnesota multi-phasic personality inventory (MMPI) is an example of which type of data?

Answer 13

is an example of B Data