The "squareness" of a square and the basic tune of a melody are both examples of
A) elements of consciousness.
B) elementary sensations.
C) Gestalt qualities.
D) figure-ground reversals.

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Gestalt qualities refer to the overall structure, pattern, or configuration that a perceptual experience might have. The "squareness" of a square and the basic tune of a melody are examples of such qualities because they are perceived as whole, unified forms rather than mere collections of individual sensory inputs. Gestalt psychology emphasizes this holistic approach to understanding perception.

The "Squareness" of a Square and the Basic Tune of a Melody