introspectionism
Introspectionism, also known as introspectionist psychology, was an early school of thought in psychology that emphasized the use of introspection as its primary method of research. Introspection involves the systematic observation and reporting of one's own conscious mental processes, such as thoughts, feelings, and sensations. Proponents believed that by carefully examining one's own internal experiences, one could gain insight into the fundamental elements of consciousness and how they combine to form more complex mental states.
Key figures associated with introspectionism include Wilhelm Wundt, often considered the father of experimental psychology, and
The method relied on trained observers who were presented with stimuli and then asked to describe their