The maps below represent the same area of the Amazon rainforest over an 8-year period as humans moved into the rainforest. Fores
ted areas are shown in deep green, and cleared areas are tan (bare ground) or light green (pasture land). Which of the following statements is best supported by evidence from the maps? A. This area became more densely populated with trees between 2000 and 2008. B. Humans living in this area began an extensive forest restoration program between 2000 and 2008. C. Humans began leaving this area to find jobs in nearby cities between 2000 and 2008. D. This area changed appearance between 2000 and 2008 because trees were cleared.
The basic research is a type of research that mainly aims to increase the existing base of the scientific knowledge and hence, in the case of psychology the basic research would increase the knowledge about psychology.
Therefore, the purpose of basic research is to add up to the knowledge that already exists.
The research that is conducted to especially solve certain problems or answer specific questions is called applied research. Its main aim is to find out the solution for a given problem.
Therefore, in the case of psychology applied research is conducted to explore practical problems.
