Corey Looks at a Flock of Seagulls Flying in One

question 5

Multiple Choice

 Corey looks at a flock of seagulls flying in one direction, when suddenly, five of the seagulls start flying in another direction. He now perceives two groups of birds, because of the Gestalt principle of _____.

• A) common fate
• B) uniform connectedness?
• C) synchrony?
• D) pragnanz.?

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Definitions:

Egocentrism

A cognitive trait where an individual has difficulty understanding or assuming any perspective other than their own.

Assimilation

The cognitive process by which new information is integrated into existing schemas or frameworks, helping individuals to understand and interact with the world around them.

Sensorimotor

Refers to the stage in early childhood development where learning occurs through sensory experiences and manipulating objects.

Preoperational

The second stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, marked by the emergence of symbolic thought but lacking in the understanding of logic or operations.