Which of the Following Statements Is Most Accurate with Respect

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most accurate with respect to the role of Gestalt psychology in contemporary psychology?

• A)The Gestalt influence has diminished over the years and is barely evident today.
• B)Gestaltists remain a major force in the psychology of perception.
• C)Gestalt psychology no longer plays a prominent role,but the Gestaltists' focus on the organization of perceptual elements remains influential.
• D)Gestalt psychology is no longer a major school of thought,but the Gestaltists' focus on bottom-up processing elements remains influential.

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Definitions:

Dendritic Spines

Small, protruding structures found on the dendrites of neurons that form synaptic connections and are key to neuronal plasticity and learning.

Habituation

The psychological process by which an individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus through repeated exposure, leading to a decrease in response.

Sensitization

An increased response to a stimulus after repeated exposure, often leading to heightened sensitivity.

Chemical Synapses

Sites where neurons communicate with each other or with effector organs through chemical messengers.