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When analyzing learning and problem solving, are Gestalt psychology and behaviorism opposed or complementary? Why?

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Two approaches to learning and problem solving

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Gestalt perspective on learning and problem solving

i)learning from past experiences, for example :past experiences guides our present conduct
ii)learning is innate,for instance, we are born naturally to be creative, exploring
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