2 pts Question 41 Which of the following is an example of basic research? An exp

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2 pts Question 41 Which of the following is an example of basic research? An experimental psychologist who examines people's ability to perceive a "sweet" taste. A clinical psychologist who examines the effectiveness of drama therapy in helping children who have been abused. An industrial-organizational psychologist who is interested in the components of job commitment. An educational psychologist who examines how mindset ("intelligence is innate" or "intelligence can be achieved") affects academic performance.

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Option B (examining the effectiveness of drama therapy is the correct option) because the variables under study are very clearly defined and the target population is also specified.

Option A talks about "ability to perceive" and option C talks about "components of job commitment" which are very complex variables whose effect cannot be simply established. Also, it is more of descriptive research wherein no comparison between two variables are made. In case of Option D, it would involve long term research and probably several types of sample groups (example, twins, siblings who are either adopted or raised together).

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