Wundt & Introspection

• Wundt developed standardised techniques which have high reliability.
• Lab experiments are highly controlled and can be replicated easily, making them more reliable.
• Lab experiments manipulate and control variables making them very objective.
• High levels of control in the lab, make experimental research more scientific.
• Lab experiments aim to control extraneous variables, which may disrupt the true findings of the research.
• One limitation of introspection is it can be very subjective.
• Introspection is based on subjective analysis of your own thoughts, which is not scientific.
• Wundt's approach to introspection may lack temporal validity.
• Participants engaging in introspection, may display demand characteristics.
• Some people may not tell the truth when asked to describe their thoughts or feelings.
• Wundt's research set the foundation for other approaches like the cognitive and behavioural.