Differentiate between basic research and applied research

What will be an ideal response?

Research is typically divided into two broad categories. The first, basic research, is research that attempts to expand our understanding of psychology regardless of whether there are any direct benefits. Frequently, basic researchers work for universities or government agencies. Applied research is research that is conducted in hopes of finding solutions to specific problems.

Psychology

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anger; violence emotional pain; frustrations love; understanding infidelity; cruelty

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Every time Trisha bottle-fed baby Isabel, she stoked Isabel's hair. In time, Isabel would make a sucking noise each time Trisha stroked her hair. In this example, __________ is the unconditioned stimulus

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