Which of the Following Best Illustrates "Basic Research

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best illustrates "Basic Research"?

• A) a telephone company decreases the number of digits in their phone numbers because research shows that people cannot retain the 7 numbers that are currently used
• B) teachers are asked to punish one group of students when they behave poorly, and ignore a second group demonstrating the same behaviors, in order to determine which method is most effective at classroom management
• C) a scientist measures the speed at which an individual responds to the question "Is 'kraght' a real word?"
• D) a psychiatrist prescribes an antidepressant medication to one of her patients to determine if the patient's depression is biological in nature

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Definitions:

Avoidance Coping Strategies

Avoidance coping strategies involve attempts to avoid stressors or the feelings of stress they provoke, rather than directly confronting the issue at hand.

Active Strategies

Deliberate efforts and techniques employed to address and manage problems, challenges, or tasks.

Unworthy of Love

A negative belief about oneself that suggests they do not deserve affection or care from others.

Adult Attachment

A framework within psychology that describes patterns of emotional bonds in adults, often mirroring those formed in infancy with primary caregivers.