Should the growth of the field of psychology be based on research findings? If so, who defines the type of…

Should the growth of the field of psychology be based on research findings? If so, who defines the type of research that is legitimate? Would Piaget’s findings be accepted as valid today, based on his methods? Should research findings lead to new ideas, or should new ideas give way to new research methods to accommodate those ideas? In your paper, be sure to address issues such as: