Origins of psychology

• Who is considered the father of experimental psychology?

  Wundt
• What was the purpose of setting up the first psychology laboratory by Wundt?

  To make use scientific methods to test the brain
• What features of science did Wundt believe in using when investigating the mind?

  Standardised procedures
• Why was replicability important in Wundt's experiments?

  It allowed Wundt to test the reliability of his findings
• What method did Wundt use to investigate conscious thoughts?

  Introspection
• How did participants use the method of introspection in Wundt's studies?

  They reported their conscious thoughts when exposed to stimuli
• What type of stimuli might participants be exposed to during Wundt's introspection method?

  Sounds or lights
• What was a strength of Wundt's approach to psychology?

  It introduced features of science into investigating the mind
• Why is the standardisation of procedures in Wundt's experiments considered a strength?

  It allowed for replicability of the experiments
• What is a limitation of Wundt's introspection method?

  It lacks falsifiability
• Why is the qualitative data gathered in Wundt's studies considered less scientific?

  Because it is based on subjective interpretations
• How might Wundt's interpretations of participants' thoughts be biased?

  Other researchers may disagree with his interpretations