Investigations of personality factors and substance abuse are often hampered by:

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The cross-sectional nature of the research is often a limitation in investigations of personality factors and substance abuse because it only captures a snapshot of individuals at a given point in time and cannot show how personality factors may change over time or contribute to the development of substance abuse. Longitudinal research, on the other hand, can follow participants over time, but may still struggle with tracking down at-risk participants and the potential for personality factors to change. Therefore, D is the best choice as it specifically addresses a limitation inherent to the research design.

Investigations of Personality Factors and Substance Abuse Are Often Hampered