Structuralists

Definition

Structuralists are psychologists who believe that the mind can be understood by breaking it down into its basic elements or structures. They focus on analyzing conscious experiences and identifying the fundamental components of thoughts and sensations.

Related terms

Introspection:

The process of examining and reporting one's own conscious experiences in order to gain insight into their structure.

Wilhelm Wundt:

A prominent structuralist psychologist who established the first psychology laboratory in 1879.

Elementarism: Another term used to describe the approach taken by structuralists, emphasizing the analysis of mental elements or sensations.