Cognitive v Biological

• Similarities


  1. Scientific Methods: (e.g., lab experiments for cognitive, brain scans for biological).

  2. Determinism: Both exhibit forms of determinism; cognitive approach considers soft determinism, while biological approach adheres to biological determinism.
• Differences


  1. Assumptions: The cognitive approach emphasizes internal thought processes, while the biological approach focuses on genetic, hormonal, and neurochemical influences.

  2. Nature vs Nurture: Cognitive approach integrates both nature + nurture, whereas the biological is nature-oriented.