HIS 238 Study Guide - Final Guide: Barnard College, American Anthropologist, Anatomy Act 1832
20 Sep 2016
School
Department
Course
Professor
Document Summary
William wundt- otherwise known as wilhelm, william wundt was a psychologist and physiologist active during the late 19th century known for his contributions to the study of the human sensory nervous system. Wundt"s contribution to the field extended past mere knowledge, as he created a laboratory for psychology research named the psychology institute established at liebig in 1897, the primary experiments which involved testing the sensory stimuli of human subjects. In conjunction, wundt set the tone for the importance of introspective knowledge, looking within one"s mind, as a valid method of studying the human mind. William james- william james was a psychologist and philosopher active during the late 19th century who became a founding figure to the branch of functional psychology. James published the principles of psychology in 1890, which entailed the importance of forward thinking in psychology, but stressed the importance of retaining traditional ideologies as well as a more philosophical mindset.
