Which of the Following Is True of the Difference Between

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the difference between basic and applied research?

• A)Basic and applied research have different goals.
• B)Applied research is more important than basic research.
• C)Basic research is more difficult to conduct than applied research.
• D)Applied research is done by consumers of research.

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Definitions:

Situational Factors

External conditions or events that influence an individual's behavior or outcomes, often beyond their control.

Personal Factors

Characteristics inherent to an individual that influence behavior and performance, such as personality traits, values, and abilities.

Operant Conditioning

Is the control of behavior by manipulating its consequences.

Negative Reinforcement

Strengthens a behavior by making the avoidance of an undesirable consequence contingent on its occurrence.