Attitude Quote by Wilhelm Wundt
“The attitude of physiological psychology to sensations and feelings, considered as psychical elements, is, naturally, the attitude of psychology at large.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Principles of Physiological Psychology, 1874
Psychology studies sensations and feelings as mental elements, reflecting its broader scientific approach.
In simple terms: Psychology treats feelings as mental data.
Key Takeaway
Study feelings as part of scientific inquiry.
Themes
psychology
mind
science
perception
Mood
analytical
academic
Type
theoretical
educational
When to use this quote
- clinical assessment
- mindfulness practice
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
mental representation
empirical study
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we quantify feelings?
- What role do sensations play in cognition?
A Different Perspective
Subjective experiences can be hard to measure objectively.
