Which of the Following Statements About Research in Psychology Is

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about research in psychology is true?

• A)All research in psychology involves experiments.
• B)Psychologists view basic research and applied research as complementary.
• C)Researchers observe correlations between variables to make causal inferences about behavior.
• D)All of these

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Definitions:

Avoidance Behavior

Actions taken to escape from or to evade situations, activities, or stimuli that are perceived as uncomfortable or leading to an undesired outcome.

Approach Behavior

Actions directed towards attaining a positive stimulus or outcome, often driven by motivational states.

Cathexis

The investment of emotional significance in an activity, object, or idea.

Acquired Drive

An internal drive state produced when an environmental stimulus is paired with an unconditioned source of drive.