The Main Reason Philanthropic Organizations Became Involved in Cooperative Research

The main reason philanthropic organizations became involved in cooperative research with psychologists was

A) to ensure universities did not have control over psychological research.
B) because they thought collaboration would better equip researchers to address relevant social problems.
C) because they were not associated with one branch of academia and therefore were insecure about investing all of their money in only one subject area.
D) to enhance their public image.