5.1.1 Wundt and Introspection

• Who was Wilhelm Wundt?

  A German scientist
• What was Wundt's goal in studying the mind?

  To study it scientifically, not philosophically
• What method did Wundt use to investigate mental processes?

  Introspection to break down thoughts
• When did Wundt establish the first psychology laboratory?

  In 1879
• Where was the first psychology laboratory established?

  Leipzig, Germany
• What psychological approach is Wundt associated with?

  Structuralism
• What does the "Art Gallery" metaphor represent?

  • Imagining a gallery with paintings representing thoughts and insights.
• How did Wundt's approach of structuralism differ from other psychological approaches?

  It focused on breaking down thoughts into components
• What shift did the establishment of Wundt's lab represent in the field of psychology?

  It moved psychology away from philosophy
• What significance did Wundt's laboratory have for psychology?

  It made psychology a separate field of study
• How did Wundt's laboratory contribute to the study of the mind?

  It allowed systematic investigation of mental processes
• What did Wundt's lab pave the way for?

  Modern psychology
• What was one of the main functions of Wundt's laboratory?

  To observe and study thoughts in a controlled setting
• What is the main approach of structuralism in psychology?

  Breaking down mental experiences into elements
• If you wanted to study how religion influences education, which two components of the diagram would you focus on?

  Religion and Education
• In what year was the first psychology laboratory established?

  1879
• What was the significance of establishing the first psychology laboratory?

  It marked psychology as a distinct field
• What does the "Serene Forest" metaphor represent in the introspection process?

  Exploring understanding like walking through a forest
• What are some of the key relationships shown between the components in the structural functionalism diagram?

  • Race & Ethnicity influences Social Class
  • Gender is connected to Family
  • Religion influences Education
  • Industry is linked to Medicine and Economy
  • Law is related to Politics and Crime
• What are the main components of the structural functionalism diagram?

  • Race & Ethnicity
  • Social Class
  • Gender
  • Family
  • Religion
  • Industry
  • Medicine
  • Education
  • Law
  • Politics
  • Health
  • Economy
  • Crime
  • Stratification
  • Environment
  • Secularization
• What is the central component in the structural functionalism diagram?

  Gender
• What are the sub-elements and relationships of sensations in structuralism?

  • Sub-elements: Visual, auditory, taste, smell
  • Relationship: Combine to form perceptions
• How are feelings categorized in structuralism?

  • Pleasant or unpleasant
  • Represent basic emotional states
• Who established the first psychology laboratory?

  Wilhelm Wundt
• What is the name of the metaphor used to represent introspection in the image?

  Personalizing Introspection Metaphors
• How does introspection contribute to structuralism?

  It allows reporting of subjective experiences
• What does the "Time for Reflection" metaphor represent?

  • Allowing ample time for deep immersion and reflection.
• What does the "Serene Forest" metaphor represent?

  • Exploring a forest where each tree symbolizes a different aspect of understanding.
• How are the components of the structural functionalism diagram related to each other?

  • The components are interconnected and influence each other
  • They represent different aspects of society and social structures
  • The diagram shows how these elements function together as a system
• What is the definition of introspection in methodology?

  A systematic, controlled self-report process
• Who used introspection techniques in psychology?

  Wundt
• What are the three key metaphors used by Wundt in introspection?

  1. Time for Reflection
  2. Art Gallery
  3. Serene Forest
• What does the metaphor "Time for Reflection" signify in introspection?

  Allowing participants to immerse themselves in introspection
• What can images in structuralism be described as?

  • Visual memories
  • Can be introspectively examined
• What impact did structuralism have on psychology?

  Shifted psychology towards scientific observation
• What is the metaphor used to represent being open to unexpected discoveries during introspection?

  Adaptability
• How are the components of the structural functionalism diagram related to each other?

  • The components are interconnected and influence each other
  • They represent different aspects of society and social structures
  • The diagram shows how these elements function together as a system
• What are the basic elements of mental experiences according to structuralism?

  Sensations, images, and feelings
• What method do structuralists use to study mental experiences?

  Introspection
• What are some of the key relationships shown between the components in the structural functionalism diagram?

  • Race & Ethnicity influences Social Class
  • Gender is connected to Family
  • Religion influences Education
  • Industry is linked to Medicine and Economy
  • Law is related to Politics and Crime