A note on techniques in the investigation of accident prone behavior

Abstract

Special problems in investigating accident prone behavior are briefly discussed. Subjects frequently forget accidents unless interview techniques provide especially for probing. Accident records are noted to be frequently unreliable; definitions of such terms as "accident," "injury," or "accident prone" vary widely. The delimitation of accident prone and non-accident prone groups is frequently a source of erroneous conclusion. The experience of the authors in these areas is pointed out. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)