Origin Of Psychology/introspection Flashcards
How is Wundt significant to the psychology world?
Opened the 1st lab dedicated to psychology
What was the the method of studying the mind called?
Introspection
Define introspection
Examination of ones own thought process looking inwards
What was the (introspection) broad approach called?
Structuralism
Why was introspection used?
To study thoughts and feelings
Describe introspection
1st systematic attempt to study the mind
What does introspection involve?
Breaking up ones own conscious awareness into basic structures of thoughts, feelings + sensations
Describe how introspection is carried out? (Method)
People are given stimuli, in controlled conditions
Then asked to explain their mental process
Give an example of a stimuli used in introspection
Ticking metronome
Who used introspection on teenagers?
Hunter Et El
Who coined psychology as a discipline?
Wundt
Who is Wundt?
Father of psychology
