Laboratory of Experimental Psychology (Leipzig)

The Laboratory of Experimental Psychology in Leipzig, founded in 1879 by Wilhelm Wundt, is considered the first dedicated research facility for psychology. It marked the beginning of psychology as an experimental science by systematically studying mental processes such as perception, memory, and attention through controlled experiments. Wundt’s approach combined philosophy with empirical methods, aiming to understand the basic elements of experience. This laboratory influenced the development of modern psychology by establishing standardized procedures and emphasizing scientific rigor in studying the human mind. It remains historically significant as the birthplace of experimental psychological research.