A Gestalt is best described as a/an ________________?
Correct answer: D. organized whole
- A. binocular cue
- B. interposition
- C. perceptual adaptation
- D. organized whole
Explanation
Gestalt psychology emphasizes that perception organizes separate elements into a meaningful whole, or Gestalt. The other options are specific perceptual cues or adjustments, not the general Gestalt concept.
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