Wundt And Introspection Flashcards
1
Q
Introspection
A
The study of conscious thoughts
2
Q
When did Wundt open the first psychology lab?
A
1879 in Leipzig Germany
3
Q
How did Wundt use introspection?
A
Participants objectively observed and recorded their own thoughts and feelings
4
Q
Structuralism
A
Basic elements of thoughts to build up processes
5
Q
what else did Wundt create the first of?
A
The first psychology textbook
6
Q
How did Wundt make sure his introspection investigations were objective?
A
He trained his participants to self reflect objectively
7
Q
What are the problems of introspection?
A
- There is a delay between the thoughts and recording them
- Observations can be distorted intentionally or unintentionally
- The results can’t be easily replicated so the tests are not very reliable
8
Q
What did Wundt use in his investigations?
A
Metronomes, a bell, different scenarios
