wilhelm wundt

Question 1

who was Wilhelm Wundt?

Answer 1

-opened the first labatory dedicated to psychology in Germany
-“founding father”
-used a method called introspection

Question 2

what is introspection?

Answer 2

first technique of studying the mind.
systematic and scientific reporting of inner most thoughts and feelings.

Question 3

how is introspection used?

Answer 3

participant focuses on an object or task and looks inwards. they then report back their images, thoughts, sensations and feelings.
it breaks thoughts down into separate elements and focuses on being objective

Question 4

what are the negatives of introspection?

Answer 4

-cannot be replicated therefore is unreliable
-subjective meaning that the results are biased
-not necessarily accurate

Question 5

what are 2 examples of introspection and why?

Answer 5

-journaling = as a person writes thoughts and feelings emerge.
-stream of consciousness = a continuing flow of ideas thoughts and feelings. allows our subconscious mind to be released.