Origins of Psychology Flashcards
1
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Who was Wilhelmina Wundt and what did he study?
A
First psychologist, scientifically studied nature and looked into human behaviour which can be controlled
2
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What does introspection mean?
A
‘looking into’
3
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What do people learn through introspection?
A
Gain knowledge about his or her mental and emotional states
4
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What is a limitation of introspection?
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Not all human behaviour can be research in a strict - controlled manner
5
Q
What are three evaluation points?
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- Cannot be observed or measured
- Produces subjective data
- Answers cannot be generalised
6
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What are three features of the scientific measure of psychology?
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- Accurate measurement of empirical data
- Formulation and testing of hypotheses
- Has of objective, systematic and replicable methods
7
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What validity does the scientific approach to psychology lack?
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Ecological validity, it tells us little about behaviour in a real life setting
