Origins of Psychology (Wundt and Introspection) Flashcards
What did Wundt separate psychology from?
Philosophy.
What’s two strengths of Wundt’s research?
It is scientific and paved the way for many developments and theories.
What’s a weakness of Wundt’s research?
It’s too subjective and open to individual interpretation..
What facility did Wundt open that was the first of its kind?
Opened the first psychology lab.
Define introspection.
The first systematic experimental attempt to study the mind by breaking up conscious awareness into basic structure of thoughts, images and sensations.
What did Wundt do to his participants prior to his research?
Pre-train them to tell him their thoughts and experiences in relation to his experiments to receive the most accurate data possible.
What other psychology first was because of Wundt?
The first book related to psychology.
What theory did Wundt follow?
Structuralism which is an early form of cognitive psychology.
