Structure For Essays / Wundt AO1

Question 1

What is the structure for a 16 marker?

Answer 1

AO1 - 1 assumption, 2 features
AO3 - x 3 PEELS

Question 2

What is the structure for an 8 marker?

Answer 2

AO1 - 1 assumption, 1 features
AO3 - x 2 PEELS

Question 3

Define the term science

Answer 3

gaining knowledge thru the use of objective/factual info

Question 4

Describe how Wundt contributed in the development of psyc
(AO1)

Answer 4

• wudnt is the father of psyc
• made 1st psyc lab in germany + 1st psyc book, helping to establish it as an independent science
• used controlled env to est general theories about mental processes
• used scientific methods to study structure of sensation and perception using introspection
• he argued human exp shud be analysed in terms of its components, e.g our present experiences, like emotions
• his work was later developed by cognitive psychologits

Question 5

What are the two peels to evaluate wudnt?

Answer 5

Strength - moved psyc away from philosphical roots with his methods
Weakness - some aspects of research is unscientific