A person will perceive a coin as a circle, even if it is held at an angle to appear to the eye as an oval, because of
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The _____ focus on human perception can still be seen in basic principles of perception today.
A
psychoanalysts'
B
Gestalt theorists'
C
evolutionary theorists'
D
operant conditioning

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Identify the key concept in the question, which is 'focus on human perception'.
Recall the main psychological theories and their focus areas. For example, psychoanalysts focus on unconscious processes, while evolutionary theorists focus on adaptation and survival.
Understand that Gestalt psychology is a theory that emphasizes that the whole of anything is greater than its parts, and it is particularly concerned with how people perceive and experience objects as whole patterns.
Recognize that Gestalt theorists are known for their work on perception, particularly how humans naturally organize visual elements into groups or unified wholes.
Conclude that the correct answer is 'Gestalt theorists'' because they are the ones who focus on human perception, which is still relevant in basic principles of perception today.
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