Question 61

The first psychological laboratory was founded in Germany in the late nineteenth century.

The establishment of the first psychological laboratory occurred in Germany during the late nineteenth century, marking a significant milestone in the field of psychology.

A) early eighteenth century

This option is incorrect as the early eighteenth century predates the official founding of psychology as a scientific discipline. Psychological studies and methodologies had not yet developed to a point where a dedicated laboratory could be established.

B) late eighteenth century

While the late eighteenth century saw advancements in various scientific fields, it was still too early for the founding of a psychological laboratory. The formal study of psychology began to take shape later in the nineteenth century.

C) early nineteenth century

This option is also incorrect because the early nineteenth century was a time of burgeoning interest in psychology but did not yet have the infrastructure or recognition required for a formal laboratory. The establishment of such a facility only occurred later in the century.

D) late nineteenth century

This is the correct answer as the first psychological laboratory was founded by Wilhelm Wundt in 1879 in Leipzig, Germany. This event is widely recognized as the formal beginning of psychology as an experimental and scientific discipline.

E) early twentieth century

This option is incorrect as it suggests a timeframe that is after the establishment of the first psychological laboratory. By the early twentieth century, psychology had already been recognized as a distinct field due to the work initiated in the late nineteenth century.

Conclusion

The correct answer, late nineteenth century, is definitively right because it aligns with the historical establishment of the first psychological laboratory by Wundt in 1879. All other options fail to recognize the actual timeline of psychological development, which firmly places the inception of experimental psychology in that specific era.