Which of the following is an example of applied research?
A)A social psychologist who is interested in the components of self-concept
B)An educational psychologist who looks for a way to increase math skills in 8-year-olds
C)A personality psychologist who studies the difference between introverts and extroverts
D)A cognitive psychologist who looks at the difference in problem-solving abilities of men and women

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Applied research is focused on finding practical solutions to real-world problems. In this case, the educational psychologist is trying to find a way to increase math skills in 8-year-olds, which is a practical problem. The other choices are all examples of basic research, which aims to increase our understanding of a particular phenomenon without necessarily aiming to solve a practical problem.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Applied Research