Origins Of Psychology Flashcards
What is introspection?
A method that allows us to analyze someone’s thoughts, theories, and perception.
Introspection involves examining one’s own conscious experiences.
What are the three fundamental components of introspection?
- Sensation
- Emotion
- Reaction
These components help in understanding the mental state of an individual.
Who claimed that with enough training, mental processes could be objective rather than subjective?
Wundt
What does Wundt suggest about a person’s mental state?
It is constantly changing, making the data unreliable.
This highlights the challenges in capturing accurate introspective data.
What are the strengths of Wundt’s research?
- Clear application to explain wider behavior
- Some aspects may be classed as scientific
Wundt’s work laid the foundation for psychology as a scientific discipline.
What are the requirements for psychology to be considered scientific according to Wundt?
- Objective
- Systematic
- Testable/Falsifiable
These criteria are essential for establishing credibility in scientific research.
In what year did Wundt establish the first psychology institute?
1879
This institute is often regarded as the birthplace of modern psychology.
What theory did Wundt create?
Theory of structuralism
Structuralism focuses on breaking down mental processes into their basic components.
What does structuralism study?
Elements of consciousness and the relationship over individual objects.
It emphasizes understanding the structure of the mind.
What are the two parts of consciousness according to Wundt?
- Sensation
*Affection
What is a major weakness of introspection as a research method?
The inability to observe physical processes within consciousness limits validity.
This limitation raises questions about the reliability of introspective reports.
What are the three parts of consciousness according to Titchner?
-Sensation
-Affection
-Image
