In the context of the comparative and theoretical analysis of trait theories of personality—specifically Gordon Allport's classification of traits into Central, Cardinal, and Secondary traits, and Raymond Cattell's classification into Source Traits and Surface Traits—which of the following statements is most authentic?

Understanding Trait Theories: Allport vs. Cattell

Gordon Allport's trait theory categorizes personality traits into three levels:

• Cardinal Traits: Extremely dominant and rare traits that shape a person's entire life (e.g., Mahatma Gandhi's trait of non-violence).
• Central Traits: The foundational building blocks that make up our personality and are observable in general behavior.
• Secondary Traits: Preferences or attitudes that only surface in specific situations.

On the other hand, Raymond Cattell used factor analysis to distinguish between Surface Traits (outwardly visible clusters of behavior) and Source Traits (underlying, foundational structures of personality). Therefore, option (b) provides the most accurate and authentic description.