the origins of psychology Flashcards

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what is Wilhelm Wundt?

wha did he want to do?

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the father of experimental psychology

document and describe the nature of human consciousness

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what is introspection?

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examination of someones thoughts, feelings, emotions and sensations

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3
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what is structuralism?

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isolating the structure of consciousness

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4
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what is a paradigm shift?

give an example

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moving from one school of thought to another

eg. behavuorism → cognitive

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