Approaches In Psychology Flashcards
What did Wilhelmina Wundt achieve
Wundt was the first psychologist
He got psychology changed from a philosophy to a science
Founded the first psychology lab in liepzig Germany
Recorded thoughts and sensations
What is introspection
Studying the mind and brain through introspection and scientifically to look into your mental and emotional states
Memories are observed systematically
Method was scientifically controlled but what he was measuring can’t be measured due to individual differences
What is empiricism
Empiricism is the theory that human knowledge comes predominantly from the experiences gathered through the 5 senses
What is the scientific method
The scientific method is the process for experimentation used to explore observations and answer questions
