Which statement is true regarding the study of the Big Five conducted by Srivastava and colleagues (2003)?
A) It was an experimental study
B) It supported the notion that the Big Five are "set in plaster"
C) There were several ethical concerns with the study
D) It was a cross-sectional study

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The study conducted by Srivastava and colleagues (2003) was a cross-sectional study, which examined the stability of the Big Five personality traits over time. The study did not test experimental conditions and did not suggest that the Big Five are "set in plaster." There were no ethical concerns with the study mentioned in the question.

Which Statement Is True Regarding the Study of the Big