A researcher is interested in determining whether there is a social function to sadness.Which of the following study designs might BEST determine if this is the case?

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The best study design to determine if sadness has a social function would involve observing participants' facial expressions in response to sad news in social situations versus alone. This would provide insight into whether sadness is influenced by social context and whether it serves a social function. The other study designs listed do not directly address the social function of sadness.

A Researcher Is Interested in Determining Whether There Is a Social