origins of psychology ao3

Question 1

strengths of wundt and introspection

Answer 1

systematic and controlled methods
extraneous variables controlled
standardised procedures

Question 2

weaknesses of wundt and introspection

Answer 2

self reporting mental processes is subjective
rise to dishonest answers/ demand characteristics

Question 3

strengths of psch as science

Answer 3

suggests psych is established as science
relys on scientifc methods like bio and cog app

Question 4

Weaknesses on psych as science

Answer 4

Some approaches dont use scientific methods eg humanistic approach uses subjective experiences

Psychodynamic approach uses case studies on unique ppl that cannot be generalised to rest of population

Humans used in research that can give rise to biases/demand characteristics