Three of the Following Illustrate the Gestalt Notion That "The

question 25

Multiple Choice

Three of the following illustrate the Gestalt notion that "the whole is more than the sum of its parts." Which one does not reflect this idea?

• A) Abby notices that a row of flashing lights look like a single moving light.
• B) Bobby gazes at the stars and notices how a cluster of seven stars forms the shape of a tennis racket.
• C) Cubby is learning the concept brighter. He is shown a dim light and a bright light and told that the second light is brighter. When he later sees the same bright light and an even brighter one, he correctly identifies the new light as being brighter.
• D) Debby learns that "2 plus 2 equal 4" and repeats this fact to herself over and over again until she knows it perfectly.

---

Definitions:

Conversion Costs

The combined costs of direct labor and manufacturing overhead, required to transform raw materials into finished goods.

Work in Process Inventory

The value of goods in production but not yet completed, often considered an asset on the balance sheet.

Lean Principles

A methodology originating from the Toyota Production System that seeks to maximize customer value while minimizing waste within manufacturing and related processes.

Cycle Efficiency

The effectiveness and speed with which a business completes its operational cycle from start to finish.