Explain the key issues in the study of cognitive psychology
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Some of the Key issues in study of cognitive psychology are Nature versus Nurture: In this innate characteristics of human cognition and Environment are more important.
Rationalism versus Empiricism is about discovering the truth about oneself and about the world.
Structures versus Processes : This is about learning the structures of human mind and process of human thinking.
Domain generality versus Domain specificity : This involves about learning domains either specific or in general. Observations applied to one domain or in general.
Validity of causal inferences versus Ecological validity : It is about studying cognition by using highly controlled experiments or using natural experiments.
Applied versus Basic research : Based on research conducted in fundamental way or to help people use cognition effectively in practical situation
Biological versus Behavioural method : It's about studying the brain and its function or scanning the brain while people are studying cognitive task and about studying people's behaviour by looking at measures like percentage correct and reaction time.