Of the four trait theories studied listed below, which theory uses a collection method that makes data validation more difficult than the others?
A. Allport's trait theory
B. Cattell's factor analytic trait theory
C. Eysenck's trait theory
D. Costa and McCrae's five factor trait theory
Answer: A
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