Self-Report Inventories
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.
Analogy
Think of self-report inventories as writing an autobiography. You're the best source for information about your life, experiences, thoughts, 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.
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