Which of the following statements BEST summarizes the perspective of the Gestalt view?

A) Metaphors play a prominent role in our social cognitive processes.
B) People rely on schemas to understand social reality.
C) In matters of perception,the whole image is just the sum of its parts.
D) People construct an understanding of reality through selective acts of perception.

Gestalt View

An approach emphasizing the whole being greater than the sum of its parts, often applied to psychology and visual perception.

Schemas

Cognitive frameworks or concepts that help individuals organize and interpret information.

Selective Acts

Behaviors or actions that are deliberately chosen or preferred among alternatives, often based on specific criteria or objectives.