Gestalt Theory Is Based on the Idea That

question 23

Multiple Choice

Gestalt theory is based on the idea that

• A) the whole is different from the sum of its parts.
• B) the environment affects behavior.
• C) social situations influence behavior.
• D) science should be used to understand therapy.

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Definitions:

Slave Systems

The organized and institutionalized practice of owning humans as property for the purpose of forced labor, prevalent in many societies historically, notably in the Americas.

European Colonies

Territories acquired and governed by European powers, often overseas, where they exploited resources and imposed their control over indigenous populations.

Native American Societies

The diverse cultures, languages, and communities of the indigenous peoples of North and South America.

Social Institution

denotes the organized patterns of belief and behavior centered around fundamental social needs, such as families, education, religion, and economic systems.