ch 9 Flashcards
gestalt psych
the whole is different than the sum of its parts
reversible figures
shapes and figures like the Rubin vase that you can see either as a white vase on a black background or vice versa
Phi-phenomenon
the observable fact of pure motion when two images are projected in succession
gestalt laws
several general principles of Gestalt theory, referring to perceptual functioning
Insight
the ability of seeing into a situation, understanding its “inner” nature; a sudden, intuitive perception or grasping of useful relations in a given situation
what are the 3 features of insight
perceptual reconstruction
reflection
transposition
transposition
the ability to transfer one’s initial experiences to new circumstances
Topology
the study of the properties of geometric figures and spaces in terms of their connectedness, continuity, and orientation
Field theory
combining gestalt psych and topology, according to it, the acting and thinking individual is part of a dynamic field of interdependent forces
Hodological space
a finely structured space; its parts are composed of certain regions; direction and distance within this space are defined as paths
Force field analysis
method for looking at the factors or forces influencing an individual’s behavior in a particular situation
unfinished actions/zeigarnik effect
unfinished behavior is remembered better than accomplished actions
leadership style
the predominant type of communications established by group leader
what are the 3 leadership styles
- authoritarian
- democratic
- laissez-fare
authoritarian
the leader makes all the decisions
