Arif is conducting an investigation of the effect of a word's length on the time it takes to recognize it. Brandy is examining the extent to which several broad personality traits are related. Which of the following alternatives best describes the type of research each of these individuals in conducting?
A)Both Arif and Brandy are conducting basic research.
B)Both Arif and Brandy are conducting applied research.
C)Arif is conducting basic research.Brandy is conducting applied research.
D)Arif is conducting applied research.Brandy is conducting basic research.

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Arif's investigation into the effect of a word's length on recognition time and Brandy's examination of the relationship between personality traits are both examples of basic research, as they aim to increase our understanding of fundamental aspects of cognition and personality without a direct focus on solving practical problems.

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