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There are three main principles that define the cognitive level of analysis (CLA). They are: The mind can be studied scientifically, mental processes guide behavior, and cognitive processes are influenced by sociocultural and biological factors. Seeing as these principles outline 1/3 of psychological analysis, they must be demonstrated in research.

**Principle 1: The Mind Can be Studied Scientifically** This principle is easily demonstrated through research. In fact, this principle is the embodiment of most research. CAT scans and fMRI's are examples of studying the mind scientifically. Even simpler research, such as surveys are at least somewhat scientific. The statistics must be calculated, and statistics is considered science as well as math. **Principle 2: Mental Processes Guide Behavior** The second principle of the CLA is that mental processes guide behavior. This means that things such as one's belief and personal experience can affect their behavior. This principle can be researched by surveying a large sample's personality types, then observing their behavior over a period of time. One should notice a correlation between similar personality types and similar behaviors. **Principle 3: Cognitive Processes are Influenced by Sociocultural and Biological Factors** The final principle of the CLA is that cognitive processes are influenced by sociocultural and biological factors. This means that one's environment, as well as the physiological or genetic make up, can influence one's beliefs, as well as their perception. For instance, a person in a wheel chair is more likely to want handicap ramp access than a physically able person. Also, a person raised in a dysfunctional family would be much more repulsed by other similar situations than those who have had no experience with such things. This principle may be demonstrated in research much like the second principle. A researcher would be looking for correlation among cognitive processes, backgrounds, and other biological factors.