Origin Of Psychology Flashcards
Hoe did William Wundt contribute to psychology?
- opened the first psychology lab in Germany .
- developed introspection
- had a goal to explore the human mind.
When did psychology emerge as a distinct discipline?
Psychology emerged as a distinct discipline around 150 years ago.
What year did Wundt establish the first laboratory dedicated to experimental psychology?
1875.
What approach did Wundt develop in psychology?
Wundt’s approach became known as structuralism.
What two broad components did Wundt break down the structure of the mind into?
- Sensations
- Perceptions
What is introspection?
The individual examining and reporting on their own mental processes.
What is introspection used to examine?
The inner world of sensations and perceptions.
How does introspection work?
By consciously observing and being aware of sensations and perceptions.
What follows the process of introspection?
The cataloguing and reporting of the detail involved.
In what type of environment did Wundt conduct introspective sessions?
A controlled environment, using the same stimulus every time and same standardised questions.
What did Wundt introduce during his introspective sessions?
Stimuli such as images or sounds.
What aspect of psychology did Wundt’s findings from introspection illuminate?
The processes involved in human consciousness.
What is a strength of Wundt’s use of subjective methods?
It places real human experience at the forefront of the objective study of cognitive processes.
What is a limitation of the process of introspection?
It is not replicable due to its reliance on subjective focus.
What issue did Wundt encounter with introspection?
Difficulty replicating sessions of introspection.
