Wundt Flashcards
1
Q
What philosophical view does the orgins of psychology follow?
A
empiricism - knowledge comes form experience and observation alone (not innate)
2
Q
What is introspection?
A
- gain knowledge about own mental/emotional states
- systematic
- needs training to observe mental processes effectively
3
Q
Scientific method
A
investigative methods that are replicable, systematic and objective including a testable hypothesis
4
Q
Two AO1 points
A
- Introspection
- Scientific method
5
Q
Structuralism
A
the study of the structure of the human mind, thoughts and sensations, and break them down into basic elements
