origins of psychology

Question 1

Empiricism - John Locke

Answer 1

Information is gained through direct observation rather than unfound beliefs. One relies on senses to understand the world

Question 2

Introspection - Wundt

Answer 2

Method that reports present experiences and conscious thoughts and feelings

Question 3

Scientific method

Answer 3

Steps that psychologists and scientists use when investigating human behaviour

Question 4

Who is Wundt ?

Answer 4

The first person to call himself a psychologist believing that all aspects of nature including the human mind can be studied scientifically

Question 5

What was Wundt’s aim ?

Answer 5

To study the structure of the human mind and break down behaviours such as sensation and perception into basic elements

Question 6

Objective

Answer 6

Feature science which is not effected by the personal feelings and experiences of the researcher

Question 7

Replicable

Answer 7

Where the experiment can be repeated under the same conditions to produce more reliable results