The Gestalt Psychologists Argued That Reduction to the Elements of Experience

question 29

Multiple Choice

The Gestalt psychologists argued that reduction to the elements of experience ____.​

• A)​are products of reflection
• B)are products of abstraction
• C)​are remote from immediate experience
• D)do not and cannot explain a perception
• E)All of the choices are correct.

Recognize the basic building blocks of matter and differentiate between elements, compounds, and mixtures.

Describe the structure of an atom including the role of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

Explain the concept of synergistic interactions and their effects.

Distinguish between different types of energy and their quality.

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Definitions:

Character Displacement

The tendency for two similar species to diverge (become more different) in areas where their ranges overlap; reduces interspecific competition.

Limiting Resource

An environmental resource that because it is scarce or unfavorable tends to restrict the ecological niche of an organism.

Genetic Mutations

Permanent alterations in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene, leading to variations in the phenotype of an organism, which can be beneficial, neutral, or harmful.

Precipitation

Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.