Research reported by Allport and later confirmed by others shows that ratings of traits are more
reliable if
A) a 7-point scale is used, rather than a 5-point scale.
B) the rater can indicate which traits are particularly descriptive of a person, and only those traits are
considered.
C) people rate themselves.
D) a standard list of traits is used.
Answer: B
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