Which saying captures the principle emphasized by the Gestalt psychologists?
A) The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
B) Perception is based more on what we do not see than on what we do see.
C) Perception is part sensory experience, and part judgment.
D) No two people will perceive a stimulus in the exact same way.

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The saying "The whole is greater than the sum of its parts" reflects the principle of Gestalt psychology, which emphasizes that our perception and understanding of objects and scenes are based on the totality of the stimuli presented to us, rather than the individual elements.

Which Saying Captures the Principle Emphasized by the Gestalt Psychologists