Question

which is the oldest method in psychology?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Introspection

Introspection is the oldest method used in psychology. To introspect means 'to look within'. It is internal observation.

Answer 2

The oldest method in psychology is Introspection.

Explanation:

• Introspection means peaking inside your mind and soul to understand your emotions, thoughts, mistakes, etc. It isn't prevalent in modern psychology but was the most effective experimental psychological field in traditional times.

• Psychologist Wilhelm Wundt developed introspection. Although it isn't the most accurate method to find the problem, it works when used as a highly controlled and rigid experimental technique.

• Introspection is based on the premise that every human action occurs due to sensations and feelings. However, the process is not very popular because of its varied results, hard to use on children, etc.