Dr. Barnouti has a Ph.D. in psychology and works for the military. Her goal is to find a way to keep soldiers alert and focused during long missions where they get little to no sleep. Dr. Barnouti would best be described as a _________ psychologist
A) basic
B) research
C) forensic
D) academic
Answer: B
Rationale: Research psychologists typically work at universities, corporations, in the military, and in governmental agencies. Many psychologists working in these different settings focus on applying basic principles of psychology to real-world settings. Dr. Barnouti's research would not be described as basic, because its goal is to solve a specific problem (i.e., sleep deprivation in soldiers). She also would not be considered an academic psychologist because she does not work at a university or college, or a forensic psychologist because she does not deal with issues involving the law.
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