A community psychologist conducts research examining how women who breastfeed their babies feel that they are treated in society. She recruits women who are or who have recently nursed their children, and asks them to participate in a face-to-face interview. Each interview lasts two hours. Which goal of research is she pursuing?
A. Control
B. Prediction
C. Explanation
D. Description
Answer: D
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