Gestalt Psychology What is it? Explain the main ideas and principles using your own examples.
Gestalt psychology (also Gestalt theory of the Berlin School) is a theory of mind and brain that proposes that the operational principle of the brain is holistic, parallel, and analog, with self-organizing tendencies; or, that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
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I've understand the main concept of Gestalt Psychology, but am unsure as to how it relates to social psychology...Although possibly in applying learned generalizations and principles in new social situations?
There was a significant field of gestalt psychology within social psychology, spearheaded by Kurt Lewin. His work is better known amongst European psychologists. So, you're question is a good one; and is hopefully what can be explored in this essay.
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