The Origins Of Psychology Flashcards
1
Q
Who made psychology a science
A
Wilhelm WUNDT (1832-1920)
2
Q
What did Wundt do
A
Published first book on psychology
Opened first psychology lab (1879)
Used introspection
3
Q
Introspection
A
Looking inwards into their own mental experiences or into their sensations or feelings
All controlled conditions to make objective
Pps given standardised instructions
4
Q
What makes it science
A
Methods are replicable
It’s objective
Empirical methods
Hypothesis testing
