Which of the following represent special problems when giving a self-report questionnaire to an incarcerated population?
A) inmates will admit to criminal acts they have not been charged with
B) inmates may be reluctant to admit committing crimes because of legal consequences.
C) inmates may have limited reading ability and that would influence their ability to answer questions.
D) you may not have considered all the potential responses

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Inmates may be reluctant to admit committing crimes because of legal consequences. This is a common issue when giving self-report questionnaires to incarcerated individuals as they may fear the consequences of admitting to certain actions.

Which of the Following Represent Special Problems When Giving a Self-Report