A Summary of Gestalt Theory Would Be That

question 20

Multiple Choice

A summary of Gestalt theory would be that

• A) the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.
• B) less is more.
• C) great minds think alike.
• D) monkey see, monkey do.

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Definitions:

Optimistic

Possessing a hopeful or confident attitude towards the future or the success of something.

Explanatory Style

A way of explaining to ourselves ourrelative lack of control over our environment. An optimistic explanatory style can prevent learned helplessness; a pessimisticexplanatory style spreads helplessness to all facets of life.

Recovery

Recovery is the process of returning to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after experiencing illness, addiction, or trauma.

Learned Helplessness

A state where an individual experiences feelings of being powerless, triggered by traumatic experiences or ongoing inability to achieve success.