Origins of Psychology

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  • What is empiricism?
    It is the belief that all knowledge is derived from observations and experiences alone rather than being innate..
  • How is empiricism characterized in psychology?
    By the use of the experimental scientific method.
  • What is introspection?
    A technique to gain knowledge about one's mental and emotional states. Relies primarily on non - observable responses and is the examination of one's thoughts.