Which of the Following Is True of Basic Research

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of basic research?

• A)Basic research is the search for knowledge that does not aim at answering a specific question.
• B)Basic research is research that is not complex since it addresses elementary questions.
• C)Basic research is research that seeks to apply scientific discoveries to the development of specific products.
• D)Basic research is the search for knowledge to solve a particular problem.
• E)Basic research is always funded by the central government of a country.

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Definitions:

Anal

Pertaining to the anus, often used in a psychological context to describe personality traits associated with the anal stage of psychosexual development.

Oral

Relates to the mouth, including the act of speaking or consuming, often used in contexts ranging from communication methods to intake of food and medicine.

Phallic

Pertaining to the third stage in Freud's psychosexual development, characterized by a focus on genital organs and the conflict with sexual identity and desires.

Social-Cognitive Theory

A framework for understanding, predicting, and changing human behavior that emphasizes the interplay between personal, behavioral, and environmental influences.