Wundt vs Vygotsky: 5 key differences between classical and non-classical psychology скачать в хорошем качестве

Wundt vs Vygotsky: 5 key differences between classical and non-classical psychology

Wilhelm Wundt and Lev Vygotsky are often seen as founders of two very different psychologies — but what exactly separates their approaches? In this video, we break down 5 key differences between Wilhelm Wundt, the pioneer of experimental psychology, and Lev Vygotsky, the founder of the cultural-historical approach. You’ll learn how they differed in: how they understood consciousness what counts as a scientific method in psychology the role of culture and society in mental development the limits of experiment and introspection why higher mental functions posed a problem for early psychology This comparison reveals not just a historical debate, but two fundamentally different visions of what psychology is — and what it can study. Whether you’re a student of psychology, an educator, or simply curious about how modern psychology was shaped, this video will help you see why the Wundt–Vygotsky contrast still matters today. 00:00 Introduction 00:49 Difference 1. object of study 02:24 Difference 2. Method 03:31 Difference 3. Language 04:50 Difference 4. Culture 05:54 Difference 5. Explanation of mind 06:47 Takeaway