Which of the Following Activities Best Represents Basic Research;studying

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following activities best represents basic research;studying:?

• A) methods for reducing depression after the death of a loved one.
• B) changes in brain chemistry that are associated with depression.
• C) how to help AIDS victims effectively cope with their disease.
• D) the effects of a reading program designed to assist disadvantaged children.

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Definitions:

Theory of Depression

An explanation of depression that might integrate biological, psychological, and social factors influencing its development and maintenance.

Learned Helplessness

A state where an individual feels helpless, stemming from experiencing a traumatic incident or continual inability to achieve success.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values, or when one's behavior contradicts their established beliefs.

Past Experiences

Events or occurrences that have taken place in an individual's life prior to the present moment, influencing their behavior and decision-making.