identify 2 important contributions to the development of the field of cognitive psychology. According to Ramos De Jesus Pereira (2016), Mackintosh (1997) argues for the importance of associative processes in human learning. Mackintosh provides a critical summary of the current standing of major issues in associative learning theory and makes a case for the important role played by perceptual learning in everyday life. Do you agree with Mackintosh’s stance?

 Explain why or why not while supporting your work with academic sources.