- “””people are often not good at seeing themselves as others see them. Further, what they say they think they would do in a particular situation is not necessarily what they would actually do. For instance, the test of whether individuals are racially biased is not what they say about themselves, but how they actually behave in a situation that involves someone of another racial group. In assessing differences, the direct method of observing actual behaviour is preferable to introspective self-report. While this may not be practicable in the case of someone applying for employment, in psychological research it is very important for objective assessment to take place.” Continue reading
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