Origins Of Pyschology

Question 1

who is the founding father of psychology?

Answer 1

Wundt

Question 2

When?

Answer 2

Late 1800s

Question 3

What does psychology becoming a science allow?

Answer 3

Hypothesis,cause and effect,validity

Question 4

What is a criticism to introspection

Answer 4

A criticism of Introspection is that it can’t really be standardised. This is because is it someone’s own personal perception of themselves. E.g.
Although someone may look happy based on their behaviour, only the person themselves can judge their mood (Introspect). In addition, reports from introspection may have varying validity, as people may alter their answers in order to be more socially acceptable.
Introspection is still used today but not in the same way.

Question 5

How does introspection take place now?

Answer 5

Introspection now usually takes place as surveys and interviews. It can also take place as modern concepts of mindfulness, such as meditation, as people use it to process their own thoughts and emotions.
‘Inspection

Question 6

Strength to introspection

Answer 6

A strength of introspection is that is it useful in making connections between people’s experiences and how that affects their thoughts, emotions and behaviour, allowing it to be somewhat applied to everyday scenarios.

Question 7

Hi

Answer 7

Hey

Question 8

Systematic

Answer 8

Measurement of data is precise and controlled

Question 9

Replicable

Answer 9

Can be repeated to increase validity