Wundt's Laboratory

Wundt's Laboratory, established in 1879 in Leipzig, Germany, by Wilhelm Wundt, is considered the birthplace of experimental psychology. It was the first dedicated facility where researchers systematically studied human thoughts, feelings, and sensations through controlled experiments. Wundt emphasized measuring conscious experiences scientifically, using methods like reaction time and introspection. This laboratory marked a shift from philosophy to empirical science in understanding the mind, laying the groundwork for modern psychology as a distinct scientific discipline.