Gestalt Psychology Flashcards
1
Q
What does Gestalt psychology emphasize?
A
Gestalt psychology emphasizes that the human mind cannot be understood by breaking experiences into their elements; perception is more than the sum of its parts.
2
Q
How did Gestalt psychologists use illusions to challenge structuralism?
A
Gestalt psychologists used visual illusions to demonstrate that perception involves organizing stimuli into wholes, not just sensing individual elements.
