Gestalt psychology argue that perception is

a. two objects considered together form a whole that is different from the simple combination of the objects
b. group elements to form enclosed or complete figures
c. an element that is similar in appearance we perceive as grouped together
d. the perception of stimuli in our environment goes well beyond the individual elements that we sense - it instead represents an active, constructive process carried out within the brain
e. none of the above


Answer is d. the perception of stimuli in our environment goes well beyond the individual elements that we sense - it instead represents an active, constructive process carried out within the brain

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