A psychologist who conducts experiments solely intended to build psychology's knowledge base is engaged in
a. basic research.
b. applied research.
c. industrial-organizational research.
d. clinical research.
a. basic research.
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A. less than one second B. between one and two seconds C. two to five seconds D. more than five seconds
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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