To study college students' eating behaviors, Diane asks students to keep a log of what they eat for one week. Diane is using which method of self-report?
A) tally sheets
B) Likert scale
C) semantic differential
D) behavioral diaries

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Behavioral diaries are the most appropriate choice for this situation as they involve participants keeping a record of their behaviors (in this case, their eating behaviors) over a certain period of time. Tally sheets involve counting occurrences of a specific behavior, while Likert scales and semantic differentials involve rating attitudes or opinions on a scale. These methods may not be as appropriate for tracking eating behaviors specifically.

To Study College Students' Eating Behaviors, Diane Asks Students to Keep