Question

question 3 of 10
the brain tries to create one meaningful picture from many small parts. this reflects:

a. phi phenomenon.

b. perceptual sets.

c. feature detectors.

d. gestalt psychology.

Explanation:

• Option A: Phi phenomenon is about perceiving motion from static lights, not about creating a meaningful picture from parts.
• Option B: Perceptual sets are about how expectations influence perception, not about organizing parts into a whole.
• Option C: Feature detectors are neurons that respond to specific features, not about integrating parts into a whole.
• Option D: Gestalt psychology emphasizes that the brain organizes sensory information into whole, meaningful forms from smaller parts (the "whole is more than the sum of its parts" principle), which matches the description.

Answer:

D. Gestalt psychology