Edward Titchener

Edward Titchener was a British psychologist known for bringing the ideas of structuralism to the United States. He studied under Wilhelm Wundt, the founder of psychology, and emphasized analyzing the mind's structure through introspection, a process where individuals report their thoughts and feelings. Titchener believed understanding the basic components of consciousness could reveal how the mind works. He also founded a psychological association in America and published influential works, shaping the early field of psychology. His focus on the "elements" of thought laid the groundwork for future psychological theories and methods.