Which of the following is an example of a study that uses a self-report strategy?
a. asking children to fill out a survey about what activities they do when on the computer
b. observing what activities children do when they spend time on the computer
c. asking children to make self-affirmations (e.g., to say "I am great") and then examining the effects on
their math test performance
d. using eye tracking to compare the ability of humans versus chimpanzees to follow the eye gaze of individuals from the same species.
Answer: a. asking children to fill out a survey about what activities they do when on the computer
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