The task of physiological psychology remains the same in the analysis of ideas that it was in the investigation of sensations: to act as mediator between the neighbouring sciences of physiology and psychology.

In 1879 Wundt founded the first formal laboratory for psychological research at the University of Leipzig. He is widely regarded as the "father of experimental psychology". Wilhelm Maximilian Wundt (16 August 1832 – 31 August 1920) was a German physician psychologist physiologist philosopher and professor known today as one of the founding figures of modern psychology.