Dr. Cavanaugh examines the relationship between the trait of hardiness and senior citizens' compliance with medication regimes. However, the hardiness measure he uses is based on college students. Based on this information, which of the following is the most apparent weakness of Dr. Cavanaugh's study?
A. the validity of the hardiness measure
B. the generalizability of compliance
C. the norming of the hardiness measure
D. the reliability of the hardiness measure
Answer: C
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