good gestalt

the quality possessed by an arrangement of stimuli that is complete, orderly, and clear, with a high degree of goodness of configuration. Although this is related to the principle of Prägnanz, it is distinct in that the arrangement of stimuli need not be the simplest one possible. See also gestalt; gestalt principles of organization.

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Psychology term of the day

May 8th 2024

PI

1. abbreviation for prescribing information. See labeling.

2. abbreviation for proactive interference.

3. abbreviation for progressive interval. See progressive-interval schedule.