The end of the 19th century marks the start of psychology as a scientific enterprise. The year 1879 is commonly seen as the start of psychology as an independent field of study. In that year Wilhelm Wundt founded the first laboratory dedicated exclusively to psychological research (in Leipzig). Other important early contributors to the field include Hermann Ebbinghaus (a pioneer in memory studies), Ivan Pavlov (who discovered classical conditioning), William James, and Sigmund Freud. Freud's influence has been enormous, though more as cultural icon than a force in scientific psychology. COUNT 5
QSN1 What was the beginning of psychology classified as? ANS1 a scientific enterprise QSN2 What year is most commonly referred to as the beginning of psychology? ANS2 1879 QSN3 Who has the first lab completely dedicated to psychology? ANS3 Wilhelm Wundt QSN4 What did Hermann Ebbinghaus study? ANS4 memory studies QSN5 What was Ivan Pavlov known for? ANS5 classical conditioning