A gestalt is best described as a (n):
Correct answer: C. organized whole
- A. binocular cue
- B. illusion
- C. organized whole
- D. perceptual adaption
Explanation
Gestalt means a structured or organized whole whose meaning depends on how its parts are arranged. It is therefore broader than a single illusion, binocular cue, or perceptual adaptation.
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