Josephine just broke up with her boyfriend, who she got along with really well most of the time. But she noticed that when he asked her opinion and she answered honestly, he didn't like what she said and got very angry. She decided to list the traits that she considered most important for a potential boyfriend, or someday partner, to have. Given her experience with her former boyfriend, which of the following would be the most beneficial list of traits to consider according to Allport's trait theory?
A. Core traits
B. Central traits
C. Primary traits
D. Secondary traits
Answer: B
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