Wundt

Question 1

strength:uses the empirical method

Answer 1

E:the researcher collects data through observation and experimentation
E:wundt used introspection(reflecting and reporting their own thoughts, emotions and beliefs). this was done in a controlled setting.
L:employed the empirical method which helped psychology emerge as a science .

Question 2

limitation:it was not replicable

Answer 2

E:replicability is when the experiment can produce the same results if repeated
E:the subjective nature of introspection meant that when other researchers engaged in introspection , they produced different reports to Wundt. [wundt attempted to be replicable by training observers]
L:never produced replicable results therefore did not allow psychology to emerge as a science

Question 3

another limitation:lack of objectivity

Answer 3

E:objectivity limits bias and interpretation
E:complete objectivity proved challenging as interpretations and descriptions of internal experiences are inherently subjective -different individuals had different interpretations
L:therefore Wundt failed to study the mind objectively