Which of the following is most clearly an example of an applied research question?
A) Is the tendency to take physical risks related to extroversion?
B) Do people's scores on a paper-and-pencil measures of empathy predict whether they will help a disabled person cross the street?
C) How does damage to the amygdala affect people's experience of fear?
D) Does the color of a recycling bin affect how much people recycle?

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The question in choice D directly addresses a practical, real-world problem and has the potential to impact behavior or policy.

Which of the Following Is Most Clearly an Example of an Applied