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Perception, Gestalt Principles of

James T. Enns

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Abstract Gestalt principles of perception are those aspects of perception that cannot be defined in terms of smaller, constituent elements. Gestalt is a German word which translates in English as whole, configuration, or pattern.

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Abstract Gestalt principles of perception are those aspects of perception that cannot be defined in terms of smaller, constituent elements. Gestalt is a German word which translates in English as whole, configuration, or pattern.

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Abstract Gestalt principles of perception are those aspects of perception that cannot be defined in terms of smaller, constituent elements. Gestalt is a German word which translates in English as whole, configuration, or pattern.

Key concepts: Gestalt psychology, Perception, German, Psychology, Cognitive psychology, Word (group theory), Cognitive science, Computer science

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