The beginning of Experimental Psychology ( Part 2 )

Which figures are considered to be the Fathers of Psychology ?

1) Wilhelm Wundt 2) William James

1 of 7

What was Wundt's approach to psychology ?

-mainly descriptive -motivated by deterministic view of mental processes that denied free will

2 of 7

What was Jame's approach to psychology?

-didnt like the concept of not having free will and discovered he could simple think he does -this realisation led to the beginnings of Functionalism

3 of 7

what metaphor best describes how James' viewed consciousness?

-A river ( human thought has no constant elements / state of mind can't be repeated /perception always relative )

4 of 7

For James, what exactly was Consciousness? (4 things)

1) Person 2) Changing 3) Selective 4)Functional

5 of 7

How did James explain behaviour?

- some behaviours are instinctual - some behaviours are habitual due to being repeated so often

6 of 7

According to James what was the function of instincts and habits ?

-to simplify movements and improve efficiency and accuracy

7 of 7

Other cards in this set

What was Wundt's approach to psychology ?

-mainly descriptive -motivated by deterministic view of mental processes that denied free will

What was Jame's approach to psychology?

what metaphor best describes how James' viewed consciousness?

For James, what exactly was Consciousness? (4 things)

Get Revising