Dr. Lin and Dr. Marino study obesity. Dr. Lin relates the likelihood of obesity to the 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. In the scenario, which of the following statements is most likely to be true?

A. Dr. Marino is a personality psychologist.
B. Dr. Lin is a social psychologist.
C. Dr. Marino is a social psychologist.
D. Dr. Lin is a behavioral psychologist.


Answer: C

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