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As a research psychologist, Michael is interested in studying self-defeating behavior. He engages in a number of methods to find out the causes of this behavior. What type of analysis is designed to uncover the causes of psychological phenomena methodically?
  1. root cause analysis
  2. marginal analysis
  3. stroop effect examination
  4. IAT
Explanation
Answer: A - Root cause analysis is designed to uncover the causes of psychological phenomena methodically.
Key Takeaway: Root cause analysis is a type of problem solving used in cognitive research analysis. By uncovering multiple potential causes a psychological phenomenon, a research psychologist can narrow down those contributing to a certain behavior. For example, low self-esteem could be a root cause of self-defeating behavior.
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