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What did Helmholtz measure to discover differences in reaction time?
What is the main focus of structuralism?
What is introspection?
Study Notes
Reaction Time Measurement
- Helmholtz measured the time it takes for a nerve impulse to travel from the spinal cord to the brain to discover differences in reaction time.
Structuralism
- The main focus of structuralism is to break down mental processes into their basic components to understand their structure and organization.
Introspection
- Introspection is a research method that involves systematically examining and reporting one's own conscious experiences or thoughts to gain insight into mental processes.
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Test your knowledge of psychology with this quiz! Learn about different fields of psychology, including the reasons why they are investigated and the major figures associated with them. Discover who is considered to have established psychology, and what introspection is. Explore the ongoing debate of nature vs nurture through the perspectives of Aristotle and Socrates. Delve into the ideas of Descartes on dualism, Hobbes on the mind and body connection, and Helmholtz's discovery on reaction time. Challenge yourself with this
