Convergence of self-reports and independent observers: Dominance and friendliness.

This study examined the validity of self-report measures and measures based on independent observers in the laboratory. It used 2 self-report formats, ratings on adjectives and ratings for specific situations, and 2 formats for responding by independent observers, ratings and behavior counts. The personality characteristics studied were dominance and friendliness. Ss participated in 6 laboratory situations: twice with a same-sex friend, twice with a male stranger, and twice with a female stranger