The most successful early trait theories focused on ________.

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C) Early efforts to distinguish leaders from nonleaders were largely unsuccessful, causing researchers to focus on traits of leadership rather than leaders, making that the correct response. Traits of followers came in more contemporary leadership studies, making that choice incorrect, while traits of famous leaders were never explicitly taken up, ruling out that choice as a correct response.

The Most Successful Early Trait Theories Focused on ________