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The Gestalt psychologists belonged to a movement that began in Germany and became influential in the 1920s. What does the word “Gestalt” mean in German, and why is it well suited to this theory? How did Gestalt psychologists study the organization of the visual world? Name four Gestalt principles and give an example that illustrates each principle.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.