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Introspection
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Wundt
pioneered this approach in
1879
Introspection
refers to the
observing
and
examining
your own
conscious thoughts
and
feelings
Wilhem Wundt
:
Opened the first
psychology lab
Used it to study the human mind using
introspection
Known as
'structuralism'
because he wanted to focus on the
structures
of the
mind
such as our
thinking processes
He focused on
aspects
of the human
mind
that were
observable
and
measurable
so this was in a
controlled environment
Before
Wundt
, psychological thoughts about the mind were considered
philosophy
Introspection
:
Used
to
study sensations
and
perceptions
in
individuals
by
asking
them to
describe
their
internal processes
in
response
to
certain stimuli.
Scientific methods
:
Objective
Preconceptions
/
biases
do not
influence data collection
Systematic
Measurement
and
recording
of
empirical data
is carried out with
precision
and
control
Replicable
They can be
repeated
to
determine
whether the
same results
are obtained
I (
introspection
)
P
ersonally
(
psychodynamic
)
B ring
(
Behaviourism
)
H umble
(
humanistic
)
S cissors
(
Social Learning Theory
)
C
onsciously
(
cognitive
)
B etween
(
bioloigcal
)
N otebooks
(
neuroscience
)
+
scientific methods
used
Cause
and
effect
can be established when
examining
the
brain
and
behaviour
Brought a more
reputable
perspective on
psychology
Replication
is available
Bias
is
removed
Data
is
reliable
and
valid
--
introspection
is open to
flaws
/
demand characteristics
Scientific studies
are
unlike real life
Deterministic
, ignores
freewill
and
choice
Not all human behaviour can be studied
scientifically
because human behaviour is
complex
Lacks
ecological validity