Reading Time: 4 minutes Before diving into the topic, I must admit it was the first time I encountered this term in my class. Although I was familiar with the concepts of left/right brain functioning and their training, the new terminology initially left me perplexed. Recognizing that I might not be alone in this confusion, I decided to sit […]
Exploring the Intricacies of Gestalt Psychology
Reading Time: 3 minutes Introduction to Gestalt Psychology Gestalt psychology, a school of thought in psychology, emphasizes understanding the whole of experience rather than its parts. Originating in the early 20th century with thinkers like Max Wertheimer, Kurt Koffka, and Wolfgang Köhler, Gestalt psychology focuses on how people interpret the world around them. Key Principles of Gestalt Psychology Gestalt […]
Unraveling the Mysteries of the Stroop Effect
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Stroop Effect, a phenomenon in cognitive psychology, illustrates the interference in reaction time between different tasks. First identified by J. Ridley Stroop in 1935, this effect has become a fundamental example in understanding cognitive processing. Understanding the Stroop Effect The Stroop Effect occurs when the processing of a specific stimulus attribute impedes the simultaneous […]