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What is Wilhelm Wundt known for in the field of psychology?
What is Wilhelm Wundt known for in the field of psychology?
- Founding the first psychology laboratory in Leipzig, Germany
- Being the first psychologist to use the scientific method to study the human mind (correct)
- Separating psychology from philosophy and biology
- Introducing behavioral psychology as a major approach
Which statement best describes Wilhelm Wundt's contribution to psychology?
Which statement best describes Wilhelm Wundt's contribution to psychology?
- He primarily studied the philosophical underpinnings of psychology
- He focused on understanding unconscious impulses
- He established psychology as an independent scientific discipline (correct)
- He emphasized the importance of introspection in psychological research
What was the significance of Wilhelm Wundt founding the first psychology laboratory in Leipzig, Germany?
What was the significance of Wilhelm Wundt founding the first psychology laboratory in Leipzig, Germany?
- It introduced psychoanalysis as a major psychological theory
- It marked the beginning of cognitive psychology as a field
- It revolutionized the study of human behavior using scientific methods (correct)
- It emphasized spiritual aspects over scientific inquiry in psychology
What did behaviorist psychologists believe was the best approach to understand behavior?
What did behaviorist psychologists believe was the best approach to understand behavior?
According to John B. Watson, how did he propose to explain most human behavior?
According to John B. Watson, how did he propose to explain most human behavior?
Why did dissatisfaction with behaviorism lead to the emergence of Cognitive Psychology?
Why did dissatisfaction with behaviorism lead to the emergence of Cognitive Psychology?
During the Cognitive Revolution, what was the main focus of scholars?
During the Cognitive Revolution, what was the main focus of scholars?
What was the method of investigation used by Wilhelm Wundt?
What was the method of investigation used by Wilhelm Wundt?
In introspection, participants are asked to:
In introspection, participants are asked to:
What psychological school of thought became dominant in the early twentieth century?
What psychological school of thought became dominant in the early twentieth century?
Who were two influential figures in the field of Behaviorism?
Who were two influential figures in the field of Behaviorism?
What event contributed to the development of Cognitive Psychology as a field?
What event contributed to the development of Cognitive Psychology as a field?
What did Edward Tolman's research studies focus on?
What did Edward Tolman's research studies focus on?
How is the mind similar to a computer based on the information provided?
How is the mind similar to a computer based on the information provided?
What analogy does the text draw between hardware and software?
What analogy does the text draw between hardware and software?
