Which of the following statements about research in psychology is true?
A)All research in psychology involves experiments.
B)Psychologists view basic research and applied research as complementary.
C)Researchers observe correlations between variables to make causal inferences about behavior.
D)All of these

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Psychologists view basic research (the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake) and applied research (the pursuit of knowledge to solve practical problems) as complementary and both are necessary for advancing the field of psychology. Option A is incorrect because not all research in psychology involves experiments, there are other methods such as case studies, surveys, and observational studies. Option C is incorrect because observing correlations between variables does not necessarily prove causal relationships.

Which of the Following Statements About Research in Psychology Is