Gestalt psychology
theory of mind examining human perception, structures and organizing principles in sensory impressions
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Summary
Gestalt psychology ranks in the top 0.86% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,611 views/month, #666 of 77,819).[1]
Key Facts
- Subclass of: psychology[2]
- Part of: psychological terminology[3]
- Has use: user interface design[4]
- Commons category: Gestalt[5]
- Topic's main category: Category:Gestalt[6]
- Described by source: Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 3[7]
- Practiced by: Gestalt psychologists[8]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[9]
Why It Matters
Gestalt psychology has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] It is known by 93 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]
It has been cited as an influence by Kurt Zadek Lewin[12], a psychologist[13], 1890–1947[14], of Germany[15], specialised in psychology[16].
FAQs
Who did Gestalt psychology influence?
Gestalt psychology has been cited as an influence by Kurt Zadek Lewin[12].