Which of the following activities would be of topic of interest to a researcher in cognitive psychology?
A) Prenatal development
B) Psychology disorders
C) Memory
D) Personality traits

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Cognitive psychology is the scientific study of mental processes such as "attention, language use, perception, problem-solving, memory, and thinking." The study of memory falls under the scope of cognitive psychology, making option C the best choice. Prenatal development, psychological disorders, and personality traits are more likely to be investigated by researchers in developmental psychology, abnormal psychology, and personality psychology, respectively.

Which of the Following Activities Would Be of Topic of Interest