Describe the differences between basic and applied research.
What will be an ideal response?
In basic research the research psychologist seeks primarily to understand behavior and mental processes. Basic research is typically carried out in a laboratory using controlled experiments and is usually done with the goal of testing a theory about behavior. It is, in a sense, "seeking knowledge for its own sake." Applied research is conducted in order to improve people's lives and often is carried out in nonlaboratory settings (e.g., schools, workplaces). Applied research often builds upon findings from basic research; these findings are applied in natural settings with the scientific goal of creating change.
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