Why Was the Perspective Followed by Wilhelm Wundt and His

question 11

Multiple Choice

Why was the perspective followed by Wilhelm Wundt and his followers called structuralism?

• A)They wanted to identify the major brain structures.
• B)Their primary goal was to understand the physiology of the mind and its interaction with the physical world.
• C)They focused their efforts on analyzing the elements of the nervous system.
• D)Their primary focus was on describing the basic components of conscious experience.

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Definitions:

Distributed Practice

A learning strategy that involves spreading study sessions and learning activities over time, which has been shown to improve retention and understanding of material.

Semantic Processing

The processing of the meaning of words, phrases, and sentences, contributing to the understanding of language.

Shallow Processing

Cognitive processing of stimuli at a basic level based on their superficial attributes rather than their deeper meaning.

Implicit Memory

Memory that facilitates the performance of tasks through the influence of prior experiences, all the while the individual remains unaware of these influences.