Through Research on Visual Illusions,Gestalt Psychologists Demonstrated That

question 125

Multiple Choice

Through research on visual illusions,Gestalt psychologists demonstrated that:

• A)visual illusions can be used as screens for psychological disorders.
• B)visual illusions allow access to the unconscious mind.
• C)the mind imposes organization on what it perceives.
• D)the mind often fails to perceive a unified whole from a disjointed image.

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Definitions:

Neurotic Trend

Patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that are maladaptive and stem from unresolved psychological conflicts.

Horney

Karen Horney, a German psychoanalyst who postulated theories on neurosis, personal growth, and self-realization, emphasizing cultural and social factors.

Self-Image

An individual's conception and expression of their own identity, including perceptions of abilities, appearance, and personality.

Horney

Karen Horney was a German psychoanalyst known for her theory of neurotic needs and her disagreement with Freud's views on female psychology. She focused on social and cultural factors influencing personality.