Dr. Lin and Dr. Marino both study obesity. Dr. Lin relates the likelihood of obesity to levels of the trait of neuroticism-the tendency to experience upsetting emotions. Dr. Marino relates obesity to the frequency with which individuals eat alone, with family members, or in the presence of larger groups of friends, acquaintances, or strangers. Which of the following statements is most likely TRUE regarding the subfields in which the researchers specialize?
A. Dr. Lin is a social psychologist.
B. Dr. Marino is a personality psychologist.
C. Dr. Lin is a behavioral psychologist.
D. Dr. Marino is a social psychologist.
Answer: D
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