The origins of psychology Flashcards
Where was the first lab that was dedicated to Psychology, located?
Leipzig, Germany
What was Wundt’s theory called?
Structuralism
What’s introspection?
Reflecting on your own cognitive processes and describing them.
What’s inference?
Making a decision on what someone else is thinking about based on their observable behaviour.
What did the participants do in Wundt’s experiment?
Participants looked at or heard an object (metronome)
What was the participants asked to do in Wundt’s experiment?
Describe how they perceived the object, how they felt and their sensations in front of the object.
What is good about Wundt using standardised instructions?
Increases reliability
What is good about Wundt using controlled conditions?
Moves psychology away from its philosophical roots (more scientific)
Why is a weakness about asking Wundt’s participants their thoughts and feelings?
It leaves room for subjectivity. It can be implied wrong.
What did Wundt publish?
One of the first books on psychology.
