Gestalt psychology theory

Definition

The Gestalt psychology theory emphasizes that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, focusing on how our brain organizes information into meaningful patterns and wholes.

Related terms

Law of Prägnanz: This principle states that we tend to perceive objects in the simplest and most organized way possible.

Figure-ground perception: It refers to our ability to distinguish between an object of focus (figure) and its background (ground).

Closure:

Closure is our tendency to mentally complete incomplete figures or patterns based on previous experiences.