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Question

Which one of the following journal-article titles most likely represents an applied research study? 

Select one:

a. Measurement of reaction times to different colored lights

b. The influence of a food reward on maze running behavior in kittens

c. Cognitive factors influencing logical reasoning 

d. Increasing recycling of styrofoam containers: A test at an amusement park

Answer 1

Hi Aurora. As much as I'd like to give you my guess at the answer and the reasoning behind it I don't think that would do too much to help you learn. You could argue that all psychology research is "applied" in that it ultimately has some impact on the way people function in every day life. I think the question here is asking which one of these articles would be most relevant today, or tomorrow, or any day of a regular week.