Costa and McCrae argue that the NEO-PI in relation to the basic dimensions of personality is
A) necessary.
B) sufficient.
C) both (a) and (b).
D) neither (a) nor (b).

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Costa and McCrae argue that the NEO-PI is both necessary and sufficient in capturing the basic dimensions of personality, as it assesses the five major factors (neuroticism, extraversion, openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness) that are believed to underlie all personality traits. Therefore, the answer is (C).

Costa and McCrae Argue That the NEO-PI in Relation to the Basic