The origins of psychology

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First person to call themselves a psychologist
Wilhelm Wundt
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What is introspection
the process by which someone learns about there mental state
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One limitation of Wundts methods
unreliable and relied on non-observable responses
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Limitation of Wundt's methods
Introspection is not particularly accurate
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What is a scientific method
one that is objective, systematic and replicable
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Strength of scientific approach
knowledge required is more than just passive acceptance of facts
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Strength of scientific approach
Able to establish causes of behaviour through the use of methods that are both empirical and reliable
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Strength of scientific approach
If it no longer fits the facts theories can be abandoned (self corrective)
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Limitation of scientific approach
tells us little about how people act in natural environments
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Limitation of scientific approach
Much of psychology is unobservable and cannot be measured accurately
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