The first psychological laboratory in Leipzig, Germany was set up in order to
A) break down conscious experiences, such as sensations.
B) study how the use of reinforcement and punishment alter behaviors.
C) understand the unconscious conflicts individuals experience.
D) understand how language and intelligence develop.

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The first psychological laboratory in Leipzig, Germany was established by Wilhelm Wundt in 1879. Wundt's main goal was to study the structure of consciousness and break down conscious experiences, such as sensations, perceptions, and feelings into their individual elements. Hence, option A is the correct answer.

The First Psychological Laboratory in Leipzig, Germany Was Set Up