Which one of the following journal article titles most likely represents an example of a basic research study?
A) "The effect of self-awareness on a cognitive reasoning task"
B) "Buying behaviour: The influence of item shelf placement in retail grocery stores"
C) "Increasing knowledge of dangers in the home: An online survey"
D) "A peer tutoring program as a method to increase cultural sensitivity"

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The title "The effect of self-awareness on a cognitive reasoning task" suggests a study specifically focused on understanding a particular phenomenon or concept (i.e., self-awareness and its effects on cognitive reasoning), which is characteristic of basic research. The other titles suggest more applied or practical research questions, such as how to increase knowledge of dangers in the home or how to increase cultural sensitivity.

Which One of the Following Journal Article Titles Most Likely