Which of the following is an example of basic research?
A)An industrial-organizational psychologist who is interested in the components of job commitment
B)A clinical psychologist who examines the effectiveness of drama therapy in helping children who have been abused
C)An educational psychologist who examines how mindset ("intelligence is innate" or "intelligence can be achieved") affects academic performance
D)An experimental psychologist who examines people's ability to perceive a "sweet" taste

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Basic research is a type of research that aims to increase the fundamental knowledge and understanding of a phenomenon or theory, without any immediate practical application or concern for solving a specific problem. The experimental psychologist who examines people's ability to perceive a "sweet" taste falls under this category.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Basic Research