AQA Psychology Approaches / 100% CORRECT Answers

Factors making something a science - 1.Controlled, experimental conditions that can show cause and effect and can test hypotheses. 2.Highly standardised experiments that can be repeated in the same way - reliability Use of IVs and DVs. 3.The scientific method - objective, systematic and replicable. 4.The scientific cycle - objective, systematic and replicable observation. Building, refining or falsifying, development of a scientific theory, constant testing/refining and back to the theory. Wilhelm Wundt Role - -'Father of psychology' -First lab in Leipzig in 1979 -Used introspection to investigate the nature of human consciousness. -Helped psych move from philosophical roots (Locke) to todays scientific rigour (Watson&skinner) Introspection - A method of self-observation in which participants report their thoughts and feelings First systematic experimental attempt to study the mind by breaking up conscious awareness into basic structures Definition of Psychology - The scientific study of behaviour and mental processes Standardised procedures - Wilhelm Wundt and co-workers recorded experience with stimuli (objects/sounds)