Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Role

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the role of gestalt psychology in contemporary psychology?

• A) The gestalt influence has diminished over the years and is barely evident today.
• B) Gestaltists remain a major force in the psychology of perception.
• C) Gestalt psychology no longer plays a prominent role, but gestaltists' focus on the organization of perceptual elements remains influential.
• D) Gestalt psychology is no longer a major school of thought, but gestaltists' focus on bottom-up processing elements remains influential.

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