Which Statement Would a Gestalt Theorist Most Likely Make When

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Multiple Choice

Which statement would a Gestalt theorist most likely make when describing his or her theory to someone who was unfamiliar with it?

• A) "People strive to make sense of confusing realities by structuring events in their own personal, idiosyncratic ways."
• B) "Learning occurs by incorporating information into existing frameworks or changing existing frameworks as a result of new information."
• C) "Most learning occurs through observation of the behavior of other people and vicarious reinforcement of their successes."
• D) "Conditioned responses to stimuli by passive learners eventually leads to behavioral patterns that produce learning."

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Definitions:

Plains Indians

Refers to the Native American tribes who lived on the vast grasslands of the Great Plains in North America, known for their horse culture and buffalo hunts.

Trade Networks

An extensive system of trading routes and partnerships that facilitate the exchange of goods, services, and information between different regions or countries.

John Astor

John Jacob Astor was an American businessman, real estate builder, investor, and at one time the wealthiest person in the United States, known for amassing his fortune in fur trade and by investing in New York City real estate.

Jay's Treaty

An agreement in 1794 between the United States and Great Britain that sought to resolve issues remaining after the American Revolution and facilitate ten years of peaceful trade between the two countries.