__________ traits, according to Gordon Allport, are ones which might be mentioned when writing a careful letter of recommendation.
A) Central
B) Cardinal
C) Primary
D) Secondary

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Central traits are the most consistent and characteristic of an individual, and are therefore the most likely to be mentioned in a letter of recommendation.

Answer: D) Secondary 
 Secondary traits are less consistent and less central to an individual's personality, and are therefore less likely to be mentioned in a letter of recommendation.

Both A and D are reasonable choices, but A is the stronger answer because central traits are more likely to be mentioned in a letter of recommendation than secondary traits.

__________ Traits, According to Gordon Allport, Are Ones Which Might