Origins of Psych

Question 1

Who is considered the “father of psychology”?

Answer 1

Wilhelm Wundt

Question 2

When and where did his open his first psychology lab?

Answer 2

Leipzig, Germany: 1879

Question 3

What was psychology called before Wundt?

Answer 3

Experimental philosophy

Question 4

What two concepts did Wundt practice?

Answer 4

Introspection
Structuralism

Question 5

What is introspection?

Answer 5

Breaking up conscious awareness into basic structures (e.g thoughts, feelings, sensations)

Question 6

What is structuralism?

Answer 6

The same standardised procedures being given to all participants - this was meant to improve reliability

Question 7

What are the strengths and weaknesses of introspection?

Answer 7

Strengths:
- Scientifically objective, psychology emerged as a science
- The only known method to unlock our conscious thoughts and feelings
Weaknesses:
- Data collected was subjective
- Not everybody could be tested (e.g animals or children)