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Definition of Gestalt psychology
1. Noun. (psychology) a theory of psychology that emphasizes the importance of configurational properties.
Exact synonyms: Configurationism
Terms within: Gestalt Law Of Organization, Gestalt Principle Of Organization
Generic synonyms: Scientific Theory
Category relationships: Holism, Holistic Theory, Psychological Science, Psychology
Terms within: Gestalt Law Of Organization, Gestalt Principle Of Organization
Generic synonyms: Scientific Theory
Category relationships: Holism, Holistic Theory, Psychological Science, Psychology
Medical Definition of Gestalt psychology
1. The theory in psychology that the objects of mind come as complete forms or configurations which cannot be split into parts; e.g., a square is perceived as such rather than as four discrete lines. Origin: see gestalt (05 Mar 2000)