Origins of psychology

• Who is considered the father of experimental psychology?

  Wilhelm Wundt
• What was Wundt's main method for studying consciousness?

  Introspection
• How might participants use introspection when viewing a red circle?

  They would self-report their sensations.
• What does structuralism aim to understand in psychology?

  The structure of consciousness
• How does introspection work according to Wundt's method?

  Individuals self-report thoughts and feelings.
• When seeing a flower, what might a participant report during introspection?

  Color, shape, smell, and memories
• What is the goal of structuralism in psychology?

  • Break down consciousness into basic elements
  • Analyze individual experiences
  • Build a complete picture of the mind
• What is a limitation of introspection as a method?

  It relies on subjective self-reports.
• What impact did Wundt have on psychology as a discipline?

  He established psychology as a scientific discipline.
• How does structuralism differ from functionalism?

  Structuralism analyzes basic elements; functionalism examines purpose.
• How would a participant describe their experience of seeing a blue sky using introspection?


  They would report basic sensations like color and brightness.
• What does the Marxist approach focus on in psychology?


  Economic conflict between classes.
• What is the main focus of structuralism compared to Marxism?

  Structuralism analyzes consciousness; Marxism analyzes power dynamics.
• If a participant is introspecting while playing a guitar, what basic sensory component might they report?

  The pressure felt on each fingertip.
• What is the significance of Wundt's introspective method in psychology?

  It laid the groundwork for scientific study of the mind.