Psychology - Discuss the significance of Gestalt psychology

Psychology Question

Choose one of the following prompts and write a addressing it. Include an introductory paragraph, supporting evidence, and a concluding paragraph. Cite any resources you use according to APA Style. The minimum requirement for this assignment is one reference. [MO 5.1, MO 5.2, MO 5.3]

Discuss the significance of Gestalt psychology. On what grounds did Gestalt psychologists criticize behaviorism? Discuss what Gestalt psychologists meant by these expressions: (1) “the whole is different from the sum of its parts” and (2) “there is more to perception than meets the eye.” On what grounds has Gestalt psychology been criticized? What is your opinion about this criticism of Gestalt psychology?

Compare and contrast Freud’s psychosexual stages of development to Erikson’s psychosocial theory. Explain which seems more relevant to you today, and why you think so.

Consider the work of Jung, Adler, Horney, Maslow, and Rogers. Choose one of these theorists and describe their theory, differentiating it from Freud’s thought. What effect did this theorist’s ideas have on the field of psychology? In what ways do you agree or disagree with their ideas?