A Psychologist Who Conducts Experiments Solely Intended to Build Psychology's

question 88

Multiple Choice

A psychologist who conducts experiments solely intended to build psychology's knowledge base is engaged in

• A) basic research.
• B) applied research.
• C) industrial-organizational research.
• D) clinical research.

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Definitions:

Stereotype

A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.

Mindlessness

A state of reduced cognitive awareness or engagement, where actions or reactions are performed habitually without thoughtful consideration.

Milgram's Obedience Study

A psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to study the extent to which individuals would obey an authority figure when instructed to perform acts conflicting with their personal conscience.

Learner

An individual engaged in acquiring knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, or preferences, often in an educational context.