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The Whole is Different from the Sum of its Parts
This phrase is the central tenet of Gestalt psychology. It posits that the human brain creates a perception, or 'gestalt,' that is more than just the sum of the available sensory inputs. Instead of processing individual components in isolation, the mind organizes them into a meaningful and unified whole, following predictable principles.
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