When is the use of informant reports particularly helpful?
A) when a personality study is seeking to understand undesirable traits
B) when a personality study is seeking to find out about illegal behavior
C) when a personality study doesn't have the funding to conduct a self-report questionnaire
D) when a personality study is looking to collect biological data

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Informant reports are particularly helpful when studying undesirable traits because informants can provide observations about behaviors that individuals might not self-report due to social desirability bias.

When Is the Use of Informant Reports Particularly Helpful