Origins of psychology Flashcards
What roots did Wundt help psychology move to?
He transitioned psychology to a scientific discipline.
Who is Wundt known as?
Wundt is known as the ‘father of psychology’.
Where did Wundt set up the first psychology lab?
He established the first psychology lab in Leipzig, Germany, in 1879.
Where is introspection still used today?
Introspection is used modernly in brain scanning and cognitive psychology, furthering the study of mental processes.
Who did Wundt pave the way for?
Griffiths (1994)
How did Griffiths use introspection when studying addiction?
He studies their cognitive processes.
What stimuli did Wundt use when studying introspection?
Wundt used standardised stimuli, such as a metronome.
What is structuralism?
Understanding the mind’s structure by analysing its components.
What is introspection?
Introspection is a systematic analysis of one’s conscious experience, broken down into elements like sensations and feelings.
What roots did Wundt help psychology move away from?
Philosophical roots.
What was his book called, which was the first ever psychology book?
“Principles of Physiological Psychology” (1874).
