A key disadvantage of self-reports is that they are _____.
A) vulnerable to distortions by participants
B) incompatible with phenomenological views of counseling
C) relatively difficult to administer to participants
D) incapable of assessing private cognitions and feelings

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Self-reports rely on participants accurately reporting their experiences and are therefore vulnerable to distortions caused by response biases, social desirability biases, or other factors that may affect participants' willingness or ability to accurately report their experiences. This makes self-reports less reliable than other methods of data collection, such as behavioral observations or physiological measures.

A Key Disadvantage of Self-Reports Is That They Are _____