A level psychology approaches

• What is science defined as in the study material?

  Discovering the physical and natural world systematically and objectively using empirical methods such as observation and experimentation
• What does the term "systematic" refer to in scientific research?


  Using a fixed or controlled method to ensure accurate measurement
• Why is objectivity important in scientific research?

  It ensures the absence of bias, which can significantly impact study outcomes and conclusions
• How does objectivity specifically relate to psychology?

  Psychologists study human behavior, which is subjective and can be interpreted in various ways
• What is empiricism in the context of scientific research?


  Testing ideas and basing conclusions on data collected from the world
• What was the state of the study of the mind before Wundt's contributions?

  The study of the mind was limited to philosophy and medicine
• When did Wundt open the institute for experimental psychology?

  In 1879
• What was Wundt's goal in establishing psychology as a science?

  To separate psychology from philosophy by analyzing the workings of the mind using controlled empirical research techniques
• What research technique did Wundt use in his approach?


  Introspection
• What is structuralism in psychology?


  • Analyzing mental processes
  • Breaking down mental processes into their basic components
  • Focused on understanding the structure of the mind
• How did Wundt's approach differ from previous studies of the mind?

  Wundt used controlled empirical research techniques, unlike the philosophical focus of earlier studies