Wundt Flashcards
Why was Wundt the first person to call himself a psychologist?
He believed all aspects of nature, include the human mind could be studied scientifically.
What did Wundts approach pave the way for?
The acceptance of psychology as a distinct science in its own right, and experimental psychology as the preferred method of studying human behaviour
How did Wundt carry out his experiments?
He studied only the aspects of behaviour which could be strictly controlled under controlled experimental conditions.
Why was Wundt described as using STRUCTUTALISM?
He believed the best way to study the structure of the human mind was to break down behaviours such as sensation and perception into their basic elements.
What is the name of the technique Wundt used?
Introspection
What is introspection?
The process by which a person gains knowledge about his or her own mental and emotional states.
