A characteristic of ________ is that only an object's methods are able to directly access and make the changes to the object's data.
A) classes
B) procedures
C) data hiding
D) component reusability

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Data hiding refers to the principle of encapsulation where an object's data is hidden or protected from direct access or modification outside of the methods defined in the class. This ensures that the data is only accessed and changed through the methods, providing better control, security, and integrity of the data. Classes, procedures, and component reusability are related concepts but do not directly address the characteristic of limiting access to an object's data.

A Characteristic of ________ Is That Only an Object's Methods