Question

What is the main proposition of Gestalt psychologists with respect to perception of the visual field?

Answer 1

The main proposition of Gestalt psychologists with respect to perception of the visual field is that humans perceive different stimuli as an organised “whole”, which carries a definite form. According to them, the form of object lies in its whole that is different from the discrete parts.

Answer 2

Main proposition of Gestalt psychologists with respect to perception of the visual field

Explanation:

• Gestalt psychology is based on the principle that all things which are perceived as a whole definite form and not as discrete elements.
• This states that the whole of something is greater than sum of the individual parts of the thing.  
• The Gestalt psychologists like Kohler, Wertheimer, Koffka proposed Gestalt theory under various propositions or perceptual organizational laws:
• Laws of Proximity, Law of Similarity, Continuation, Closure, Symmetry,  Simplicity, Figure/ground, and Pragnanz
• These laws explain the perception of visual elements by the human eye.