Edward Titchener and Structuralism Flashcards
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What is structuralism, and who is its main proponent?
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Structuralism is an approach that aimed to discover the structure of the human mind using introspection. Edward Titchener, a student of Wundt, is the key figure behind this school of thought.
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Why did structuralism have limited impact?
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Structuralism’s focus on breaking down experiences into elemental sensations ignored how the mind organizes those experiences. Gestalt psychology challenged this approach by showing perception involves more than just sensations.
