According to the text, the objective of research is to:
A. tell us what actually happens in the real world of behavior.
B. discover relationships that apply to normal conditions in the real world.
C. tell us what ought to happen in the real world of behavior.
D. gain insight into the underlying mechanisms of behavior.
Answer: D
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