Edward Tichener, Wundt's student, founded Structuralism, seeking to reduce the mind to basic elements like sensations and images using introspection. He also established the American Journal of Psychology.
Edward Tichener, a student of Wundt, established Structuralism, aiming to break down consciousness into its basic elements (sensations, images, feelings) using introspection. He also founded the American Journal of Psychology.
| Front | Edward Tichener |
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| Back | Training: Phd under Wundt Accomplishments: • Structuralism “pure psychology” • experimental psy • development of the American Journal of Psychology Criticism of others: Munsterberg did not think before he published; Wundt terrible writer and his experiments required more rigid methods and replicability. Criticism of him: zealot; criticism of introspection Systems: Structuralist |
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