Which of the following is an example of applied research?
A) A social psychologist who is interested in the components of self-concept
B) An educational psychologist who looks for a way to increase math skills in 8-year-olds
C) A personality psychologist who studies the difference between introverts and extroverts
D) A cognitive psychologist who looks at the difference in problem-solving abilities of men and women
E) None of the above

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Applied research aims to solve practical problems and improve real-world situations, which is precisely what the educational psychologist is attempting to do by finding ways to increase math skills in 8-year-olds. The other options are more focused on basic research, aimed at expanding knowledge in a particular field without necessarily having immediate practical applications.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Applied Research