Our First Chapter Pointed Out the Difference Between Basic Psychology

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Essay

Our first chapter pointed out the difference between basic psychology and applied psychology. Distinguish between these two terms. Chapter 6 notes that consumer products are sometimes designed with little thought for visual principles such as those formulated by the Gestalt psychologists. Describe some ways in which knowledge of Gestalt principles could be applied to the design of consumer products.

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Definitions:

Oedipus Conflict

A psychoanalytic theory proposed by Freud highlighting a child's unconscious sexual desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy towards the same-sex parent.

Moral Competence

The ability to make decisions based on ethical principles and to act in accordance with one's moral values.

Moral Performance

The actual behavior of an individual in ethical or moral situations, reflecting their moral principles.

Specific Situations

Particular or distinct scenarios, conditions, or cases that are clearly identified or defined.