The Birth of Psychology

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Who is credited with developing the first laboratory of psychology?

  • Wilhelm Wundt (correct)
  • E. B. Titchener
  • Sigmund Freud
  • William James

What is the meaning of the term 'introspection'?

  • To examine personal thoughts and emotions
  • To look inward (correct)
  • To gather information on how people behave
  • To analyze mental structures

Who introduced the term 'structuralism' in psychology?

  • E. B. Titchener (correct)
  • Sigmund Freud
  • Wilhelm Wundt
  • William James

What did psychologists in the 19th century analyze into elements such as sweet, bitter, and cold?

<p>The taste of lemonade (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did E. B. Titchener receive his training in psychology?

<p>Cornell University, United States (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Founders of Psychology

  • Wilhelm Wundt is credited with developing the first laboratory of psychology.

Key Concepts in Psychology

  • Introspection refers to the systematic examination of one's own conscious thoughts and feelings.

Development of Structuralism

  • Edward Bradford Titchener introduced the term 'structuralism' in psychology.

Early Psychological Analysis

  • Psychologists in the 19th century analyzed conscious experience into elements such as sweet, bitter, and cold.

E.B. Titchener's Background

  • E.B. Titchener received his training in psychology at Leipzig, Germany.

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