Why Was the Perspective Followed by Wilhelm Wundt and His

question 197

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.
• C) They focused their efforts on analyzing the elements of the nervous system.
• D) Their primary focus was on describing the structure of conscious experience.

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Definitions:

Just Noticeable Difference

The smallest difference in stimulation that can reliably be detected by an organism, often referred to as the "difference threshold."

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of a stimulus required to be perceivable by our senses.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time, allowing organisms to focus on changes in their environment.

Just Noticeable Difference

The minimal change in a stimulus that can just barely be detected by an organism.