Origins of psychology Flashcards
1
Q
Who opened the first lab dedicated to psychology?
A
Wilhelm Wundt 1879
2
Q
How did Wundt scientifically study mental processes?
A
He used standardised procedures to study consciousness:
Presented participants with an object, they then reported their thoughts, images and sensations
3
Q
Strength of Wundt’s introspection
A
He used **systematic methods”” in a well-controlled laboratory setting.
Reduced the possibility of extraneous variables
Ps all received the same info
Reliable
4
Q
Weakness of Wundt’s introspection
A
Involves self-report data which is subjective and may generate dishonest responses, reducing the validity
