Gestalt Psychologists' Principles

Definition

Gestalt psychologists' principles are a set of theories developed by psychologists during the early 20th century. These principles suggest that our perception of visual stimuli is not based solely on their individual parts but also on how those parts are organized into a whole.

Related terms

Law of Prägnanz: The law of Prägnanz states that we tend to perceive objects in the simplest, most organized way possible.

Law of Similarity: According to the law of similarity, we tend to group similar items together based on their shared characteristics.

Law of Continuity: The law of continuity suggests that our brains prefer smooth and continuous lines or patterns rather than abrupt changes.