Question

What is a self-report inventory?

Answer 1

• A self-report inventory is a type of psychological test in which a person answers a series of questions about themselves, usually in the form of multiple-choice or true/false statements. These questions are designed to assess aspects of their personality, attitudes, feelings, or behaviors.
• The person’s responses give insight into how they see themselves and how they typically think or act. Self-report inventories are standardized, meaning they are given and scored the same way for everyone, which helps in comparing results across individuals.
• An example of a self-report inventory is the 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire (16 PF) or the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI).