Professor Jonas is interested in the prevention of depression in children. She examines some of the factors that can lead to depression as a result of poverty. So far she has investigated poverty in 10 different cities. This research would best be describes as
A)research looking at mental shortcuts
B)basic research
C)applied research
D)a nonsystematic research approach
E)research influenced by confirmation bias

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Professor Jonas's research is focused on understanding how poverty can lead to depression in children with the goal of preventing it. This makes it applied research, as it is aimed at solving a specific, practical issue.

Professor Jonas Is Interested in the Prevention of Depression in Children