Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Self-report inventories are a type of psychological test often used in personality assessment. This type of test involves a person responding to specific questions about their own behavior and feelings.
Related terms
Social Desirability Bias: The tendency for people to present themselves in a manner that will be viewed favorably by others, which can skew results in self-report inventories.
Validity Scales: These are used in self-report inventories to determine the truthfulness of test responses.
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI): A 21-item self-report inventory measuring the severity of depression.