Question 1: Define what a 'self-report method' is in psychology.

Answer: A self-report method is a way of collecting data where participants provide information about their own thoughts, feelings, or behaviors, usually through questionnaires or interviews.

Question 2: Name two common types of self-report methods used in psychological research.

Answer: Questionnaires and interviews.

Question 3: Describe a situation where a psychologist might prefer to use a questionnaire instead of an interview.

Answer: A psychologist might prefer a questionnaire when they need to collect data from a large number of people quickly and anonymously, such as conducting a survey about stress levels in students.

Question 4: List one advantage and one disadvantage of using self-report questionnaires.

Answer: Advantage: They are easy to administer to many people at once. Disadvantage: Participants may not always answer honestly or accurately.

Question 5: Explain why participants might give socially desirable answers in a self-report questionnaire.

Answer: Participants might give socially desirable answers to appear better or to avoid judgment, leading to biased responses.

Question 6: Identify one potential problem with relying solely on self-report methods in psychological research.

Answer: Participants may not be fully honest or accurate in their responses, which can affect the validity of the data.

Question 7: Design a simple question you would include in a questionnaire asking about sleep habits.

Answer: How many hours do you usually sleep each night? (Please circle the number that applies: 4-5 hours, 6-7 hours, 8-9 hours, 10+ hours)

Question 8: Sketch a simple layout for a questionnaire page that asks about mood over the past week. Include at least three different types of questions (e.g., Likert scale, multiple choice, open-ended).

Answer: A clear layout with a section for Likert scale questions (e.g., from 'Very Unhappy' to 'Very Happy'), multiple-choice questions (e.g., 'Did you feel anxious this week? Yes/No'), and an open-ended question for comments (e.g., 'Describe any events that affected your mood this week').