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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    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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    Test your knowledge on the birth of psychology and the development of the first laboratory by William Wundt. Explore the concept of introspection and its significance in understanding personal thoughts and emotions.

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