Prior to applying to college,Andrea is told she will have to take the ACT exam.This situation provides an example of how psychologists answer applied problems using
A)cross-sectional testing.
B)projective testing.
C)standardized testing.
D)naturalistic observation.

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The situation described involves the use of a standardized test, in this case the ACT exam, to assess a student's readiness for college. Standardized testing is a commonly used method in psychology for answering applied problems, as it allows for objective comparison of individuals' performance on a given measure. The other options listed - cross-sectional testing, projective testing, and naturalistic observation - are all also used in psychology, but are not as relevant to the specific situation described.

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