In What Way Is Gestalt Psychology the Opposite of Structuralism

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Multiple Choice

In what way is Gestalt psychology the opposite of structuralism?

• A) Gestalt psychology attempts to explain consciousness, while structuralism only describes it.
• B) Gestalt psychology uses humans as participants, while structuralism uses humans and animals.
• C) Gestalt psychology focuses on our perceptual experiences, while structuralism focuses on our mental processes.
• D) Gestalt psychology argues that we tend to perceive the whole stimulus, while structuralism focuses on the parts of a stimulus.

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