Unit 12

Gestalt Psychology

• Readings:
  • Schultz ch 12
• Explore the site of the Society for Gestalt Theory Could you join this if you wanted? Would you want to? Why or why not?
• Read Goldstein article. How is this a "Gestalt" type approach? What is the nature of abstract thought vs concrete thought?
  
• In class:
  • The Gestalt movement
    
• Quiz on Ch 12 due by Monday November 27, at 9:00 am
  
• Extra credit forum: Gestalt theory and Gestalt therapy
  Read the article by Mary Henle. What is her position as to the relationship between Gestalt theory and Gestalt therapy? What do you think of her arguments? Do you agree? 10 points max. Due by Monday November 27, at 9:00 am
  
• THINKING AHEAD

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