What Is Meant by "Applied Research" as Opposed to Basic

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Multiple Choice

What is meant by "applied research" as opposed to basic research?​

• A)Applied research relies on simpler methods or observations.
• B)​Applied research studies people instead of laboratory animals.
• C)​Applied research attempts to answer theoretical questions.
• D)​Applied research attempts to solve practical problems.

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Definitions:

Empirical Research

A method of acquiring knowledge based on observation or experimentation, as opposed to theory or logic.

Melanie Klein

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Neo-Freudian Psychologist

A psychologist who builds upon Freud's theories, emphasizing social environment and conscious thought.

Ego Development

The process of how an individual's self-perception, control, and understanding of reality evolve over time.