As the Nazis came to power in Germany, Gestalt psychologists Max Wertheimer, Kurt Koffka, and Wolfgang Köhler immigrated to the United States. Although they left their laboratories and research behind, their relocation introduced the United States to Gestalt psychology ideas.

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Originating in Europe, Gestalt psychology became a highly influential school of thought within the continent's psychological community before its key proponents were forced to immigrate to the United States.

Influence of Gestalt Psychology in Europe

Spielman, R. M., Jenkins, W. J., & Lovett, M. D. (2020, April 22). Psychology (2nd ed.). OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/psychology-2e/pages/1-introduction

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