This is a model answer to an exam question from AQA Psychology
Paper 2 – Psychology in context. The topic is Approaches in
Psychology – Emergence of Psychology as a Science.
It has been marked by a teacher and examiner and scored 8/8.
It does not have a plan included but is recommended to make a small
plan before beginning to answer longer answer questions such as this
one.
Most of the answer is in the second page and only AO1 is available in
preview. Total words = 255.
Outline and evaluate Wundt’s role in the emergence of psychology as a
science. (8 marks)
Note: In ‘Outline and Evaluate’ questions, there are 3 marks available for AO1
and 5 marks for AO3
Wundt’s work marked the beginning of psychology as a science. He introduced
the concept of introspection – the first attempt to study the mind under
controlled conditions. One of his main objectives was to try develop theories
about mental processes such as language and perception. He asked people to
record their thoughts, images, and sensations into 3 categories after being
presented to various stimuli. The stimuli that Wundt and his co-workers’
experiences were always presented in the same order to minimise order effect
– this is known as structuralism. This work led to Wundt producing the first
academic journal for psychological research.
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Paper 2 – Psychology in context. The topic is Approaches in
Psychology – Emergence of Psychology as a Science.
It has been marked by a teacher and examiner and scored 8/8.
It does not have a plan included but is recommended to make a small
plan before beginning to answer longer answer questions such as this
one.
Most of the answer is in the second page and only AO1 is available in
preview. Total words = 255.
Outline and evaluate Wundt’s role in the emergence of psychology as a
science. (8 marks)
Note: In ‘Outline and Evaluate’ questions, there are 3 marks available for AO1
and 5 marks for AO3
Wundt’s work marked the beginning of psychology as a science. He introduced
the concept of introspection – the first attempt to study the mind under
controlled conditions. One of his main objectives was to try develop theories
about mental processes such as language and perception. He asked people to
record their thoughts, images, and sensations into 3 categories after being
presented to various stimuli. The stimuli that Wundt and his co-workers’
experiences were always presented in the same order to minimise order effect
– this is known as structuralism. This work led to Wundt producing the first
academic journal for psychological research.
(Continues on second page)
