A researcher records a brainstorming session in an industrial research and development department rather than in an artificial laboratory setting. Later, she analyzes the recorded discussions, identifying certain problem-solving techniques. This research is an example of_________________ research.
A) Think-aloud protocol
B) Situationally produced mental set
C) Environmental functional fixedness
D) In vivo problem solving

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In vivo problem solving involves studying problem solving as it naturally occurs in real-life settings, rather than in a controlled laboratory environment. In this scenario, the researcher is studying problem solving techniques in an industrial R&D department, which would be considered in vivo research. Think-aloud protocol involves participants verbalizing their thought process while solving a problem, situationally produced mental set refers to biases that arise due to the specific context in which a problem is presented, and environmental functional fixedness involves a cognitive barrier where individuals have difficulty seeing alternative uses for objects in their environment. None of these concepts accurately describe the research in this scenario.

A Researcher Records a Brainstorming Session in an Industrial Research