In the early 20th century, criticism of behaviorist theory included the idea that there are internal processes that affect learning (cognition) that also need to be understood and addressed in therapy. A number of theorists collaborated in the development of an alternative to behaviorist therapy, Gestalt psychology. Wolfgang Kohler, one of those psychologists, took part in an experiment that contributed to the development of Gestalt. What was the discovery of that experiment?

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Kohler took part in an experiment conducted by Max Wertheimer that studied the phi phenomenon, a perceptual illusion. The discovery of this phenomenon was a milestone in Gestalt, which is based on the idea that the brain is self-organizing and holistic. The phi phenomenon contributed to defining the Gestalt effect-the capability of senses to form whole figures from visual input, rather than recognizing only simple lines and shapes.

In the Early 20th Century, Criticism of Behaviorist Theory Included