The Statement That "The Whole Is Different from the Sum

question 22

Multiple Choice

The statement that "the whole is different from the sum of its parts" is associated with which school of psychology?

• A)functionalism
• B)behaviorism
• C)psychoanalysis
• D)Gestalt psychology

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Definitions:

Acculturation

The process of social influence by which a person partially or fully acquires a new cultural outlook, either by having contact with or living in a culture different from his or her culture of origin.

Socioeconomic Status

Socioeconomic status is a measure of an individual's or family's economic and social position in relation to others, based on income, education, and occupation.

Complexity

The state of having multiple interconnected parts or elements, leading to a system or problem that is difficult to understand, predict, or navigate.

Tightness

In psychology, often refers to the strictness of social norms and the level of sanctioning within cultures or groups.