In Addition to Closure, Gestalt Psychologists Suggest Our Perceptions Are

question 116

Essay

In addition to closure, Gestalt psychologists suggest our perceptions are guided by rules or laws of _____, _____, _____, and _____.

Understand the differences between dispositional and situational attributions.

Recognize the influence of actor-observer bias on perception of behaviors.

Identify examples of the self-serving bias in explanations for behavior.

Apply the concepts of consensus, consistency, and distinctiveness cues in attribution.

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Definitions:

Scarce Resources

Resources that are limited in availability, meaning they cannot meet all the demands placed on them.

Consenting Individuals

Persons who have given permission for something, especially in a legal or formal context.

Ideal Conditions

Circumstances or situations that are considered perfect or optimal for a certain process or experiment to occur.

Efficiency

The extent to which a process or intervention produces a desired effect or outcome with a minimum amount of waste, expense, or unnecessary effort.