Why Are Self-Report and Behavioral Measures Weakly Correlated?

Publication date: Available online 17 February 2020Source: Trends in Cognitive SciencesAuthor(s): Junhua Dang, Kevin M. King, Michael InzlichtAccumulating evidence indicates weak correlations between self-report and behavioral measures of the same construct. We suggest that these weak correlations result from the poor reliability of many behavioral measures and the distinct response processes involved in the two measurement types. We also describe how researchers can benefit from appropriate use of these measures.

Source: Trends in Cognitive Sciences - February 18, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research