Approaches - AO3 PEEL Shortened Paragragh

Question 1

[AO3 PEEL SHORT]
What is a strength of Wundts work?

Answer 1

P: scientific methodology ( standardised procedures in lab experiments)
E: meaning ppt can be tested in same way to check for reliability.
L: paving the way for psychology to establish itself as a science and the reliance of the experimental method.

Question 2

[AO3 PEEL SHORT]
What is a limitation of Wundts work?

Answer 2

P:subject methodology (lacked scientific rigour).
E: Wundt relied of self report, ppts reported their own mental process, therefore being affected by individual bias.
E: making it difficult to establish meaningful laws of behaviour.
L: his methods were naive and didn’t meet the standards.

Question 3

[AO3 PEEL SHORT]
What is a strength of Wundts contribution to psychology?

Answer 3

P: shaped the future of psychology.
E: first attempt to study human behaviour in a controlled way.
E: without this contribution psychology would not be a distinct academic subject.
L: unis have psychology departments which have gained scientific status.