Introduction to Approaches: Introspection - EVALUATIONS Flashcards
Name one strength of Introspection (P)
Use of Contemporary research
To support this: give evidence and explanation (EE)
In 2003: Scientist used introspection to measure happiness
When teens challenged in task they’re upbeat - compared to everyday tasks
Give a Conclusion for your overall point
Therefore Introspection:
- relevance in contemporary research
- useful tool in measuring certain behaviours
What is another strength of Introspection (P)?
Is the Scientific approach investigating mind - inspiring further methods to be developed
To support this: give evidence and explanation (EE)
Allows us to develop, test theories and refine them
E.g Brain imaging - more reliable & valid
Give a Conclusion for your overall point
Therefore allowed more effective & reliable methods to develop over time
However what is a criticism of introspection (P)?
Is the Focus on ‘non’ observable behaviour
To support this: give evidence and explanation (EE)
Wundt’s experiment: report on conscious experiences BUT this is unobservable construct
E.g memory & perception impossible to observe
Give a Conclusion for your overall point
Therefore Wundt’s approach lacks reliability - results have NOT been reproduced by other researchers
Name another criticism of Introspection (P)
It Lacks Accuracy
To support this: give evidence and explanation (EE)
1977: 2 scientists claim we have little knowledge of what contributes to our behaviours/beliefs
Participants were unaware of what influenced their choice of consumers items - we can’t observe our thought/feelings
Give a Conclusion for you overall point
Some of our behaviours and attitudes exist outside conscious awareness - introspection will not uncover them
