AP PSYCHOLOGY

PSYCHOLOGYS HISTORY APPROACHES

SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The research methodology Wilhelm Wundt used is called
A
introspection.
B
structuralism.
C
naturalistic observation.
D
inferential.
E
scientific.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The term introspection is also used to describe a research technique that was first developed by psychologist Wilhelm Wundt. Also known as experimental self-observation, Wundt’s technique involved training people to carefully and objectively as possible analyze the content of their own thoughts. 2.

Detailed explanation-2: -(A) Wundt used the technique of introspection to research his theory of structuralism. He did not use naturalistic observation and inferential and scientific are general terms that might be applied to many different types of research.

Detailed explanation-3: -[a] Wundt used the technique of introspection to research his theory of structuralism.

Detailed explanation-4: -He established the first experimental laboratory where he used empirical research methods to study human subjects. Experimental research is known for using highly detailed and controlled methods where the researcher changes, or varies, one or more conditions and examines its effect on an outcome.

Detailed explanation-5: -In psychology, the process of introspection relies on the observation of one’s mental state, while in a spiritual context it may refer to the examination of one’s soul. Introspection is closely related to human self-reflection and self-discovery and is contrasted with external observation.

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