Readings from Modern Psychology "Applied Psychology" Supplemental Resources https://neurotree.org/neurotree/index.php https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2011/03/14/twilight-jill-lepore This chapter describes some of the tensions within psychology between those who conducted applied research, and those who were of a purely academic approach. List some benefits and pitfalls for conducting both kinds of research. Then, put yourself in the position of each one. What might some criticisms be for each kind of researcher, coming from the other? Last, keeping in mind that this chapter addresses experiences from 100 years ago, give your opinion on whether this type of "applied/pure research" concern might still exist and explain your answer. If you answer "yes", in what areas of research do you perceive this to be true? Be sure to cite any sources you use in the answering of this question./nThis chapter describes some of the tensions within psychology between those who conducted applied research, and those who were of a purely academic approach. List some benefits and pitfalls for conducting both kinds of research. Then, put yourself in the position of each one. What might some criticisms be for each kind of researcher, coming from the other? Last, keeping in mind that this chapter addresses experiences from 100 years ago, give your opinion on whether this type of "applied/pure research" concern might still exist and explain your answer. If you answer "yes", in what areas of research do you perceive this to be true? Be sure to cite any sources you use in the answering of this question.

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