Professor Jonas Is Interested in the Prevention of Depression in Children

question 80

Multiple Choice

Professor Jonas is interested in the prevention of depression in children. She examines some of the factors that can lead to depression as a result of poverty. So far she has investigated poverty in 10 different cities. This research would best be describes as

• A) research influenced by confirmation bias
• B) research looking at mental shortcuts
• C) applied research
• D) basic research
• E) a nonsystematic research approach

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