All of the Following Are Goals of Basic Research Except

question 12

Multiple Choice

All of the following are goals of basic research except

• A) solving practical or real-world problems.
• B) testing psychological theories.
• C) building a foundation of knowledge for the field.
• D) discovering general principles of behavior.

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Definitions:

Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety Disorders are a group of mental health disorders characterized by significant feelings of anxiety and fear, affecting one's ability to lead a normal life.

Socioemotional Selectivity Theory

A theory suggesting that as people age, they become more selective in their emotional and social relationships due to an awareness of their limited lifespan.

Emotional Experience

The subjective feeling and psychological state associated with emotions, including their intensity and duration.

Mild Tranquilizers

Medications used to treat minor forms of anxiety or to help induce relaxation without causing significant sedation.