Origins of Psychology Flashcards
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Wilhelm Wundt
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- all aspects of nature can be scientifically studied
- aimed to study the human mind’s structure (broken down into basic elements)
INTROSPECTION = individual gains knowledge of own mental + emotional state
- mental processes can be observed systematically (through introspection)
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The emergence of psychology as a science
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Empiricism = knowledge derived from sensory experience
- Empiricists believe knowledge from observation + experience alone
- all behaviour being caused (determinism)
Scientific Method = use of investigative methods
- Objective - don’t let preconceived ideas influence data
- Systematic - experiments are carried out orderly
- Replicable - can be repeated by others
-development of theories, constant testing, + refining creates a solid observation
