A psychologist investigating the research question "How much information can we store in short-term memory?" is most likely conducting ______ research.

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The research question is focused on understanding a fundamental aspect of human cognition, and is not concerned with solving a practical problem or developing an intervention, which would be the goals of applied research. Therefore, this is an example of basic research. External and internal are not relevant terms in this context.

A Psychologist Investigating the Research Question "How Much Information Can