Which is TRUE of Gestalt psychology?
a. It led researchers to think about how a person perceives the whole of a problem.
b. The "whole" perspective makes it easier to accept their research at face value.
c. The effectiveness of the reductionist approach inherent in Gestalt problem-solving research could not be relied upon to produce valuable insights.
d. The definition of "goal" as the desired endpoint or solution of the problem-solving activity is problematic.
Answer: a
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