Gestalt Psychology (FACILCT - ESSE01)

This theory is a school of thought that looks at the human mind and behavior as a whole.

• Psychology

• Educational

  Psychology

• Gestalt

  Psychology

• Behavioral

  Psychology

Who was the main founder of Gestalt Psychology?

• Max Wertheimer

• Wolfgang Köhler

• Kurt Koffka

• All of the above

Gestalt came from a Germany word which defines the way pieces fit together to make an object.

Gestalt Theory, also known of as ________________

that humans perceive all stimuli in their "most basic form."

• Law of Similarity

• Law of Effect

• Law of Simplicity

• Law of Pragnanz

Which of the following is not part of Gestalt Principles?

• 1. Law of similarity

• 1. Law of proximity

• 1. Law of continuity

• 1. Law of asymmetry

It implies that in order to solve issues, our brains automatically search for patterns and employ mental algorithms.

• THERAPEUTIC APPROACH

• FAMILIAR OBJECTS

• MENTAL SHORTCUTS

• HOLISTIC APPROACH

This gestalt concept can enhance comprehension and retention of knowledge. Where the learner perceives the subject matter as a whole rather than fragmented information.

• FAMILIAR OBJECTS

  AND LEARNING

• HOLISTIC APPROACH

• RECEPTIVE FIELDS AND VISUAL LEARNING

• THERAPEUTIC APPROACH

Which of the following is the most important contribution of gestalt psychology to the theory’s of learning?

• Use of multimedia approaches

• Importance of the reinforcement in the learning process

• Cognitive insight

• Concept of readiness in learning

Which of the following should Mr. Lazaga applies Gestalt Psychology in Teaching-Learning Process:

I. Educational instruction should be based on the Laws of Organization.

II. To teach the brain to perceive both the whole and its component components.

1. III. Teachers should encourage their students to discover the relationship of the elements that make up a problem.

2. IV. Incongruities, gaps, or disturbances are essential stimuli in the learning process.

• I, II, IV

• I, III, IV

• III, IV

• I, III

Ms. Viterbo wants to apply gestalt principles in the classroom. Which of the following learning activities did she avoid?

• She relates a new topic with something the student already knows.

• She teaches topics with commonalities next to each other.

• She uses bolder fonts for important words in the paragraph.

•  She rewards desirable behaviors.