Gestalt Learning Theory emphasizes making meaning by looking at the whole rather than the parts.

• A. Gestalt Learning Theory
• B. Social Cognitive Theory
• C. Self-Efficacy
• D. Guided Learning

Answer: (A)

Gestalt Learning Theory centers on holism—the idea that meaning arises from perceiving entire configurations rather than separate elements. The statement fits this view because it emphasizes understanding by looking at the whole environment or situation, not by summing up isolated parts. In orientation and mobility, this translates to recognizing the overall layout of a space—the relationships among streets, sidewalks, buildings, and landmarks—so navigation relies on patterns and configurations rather than single features in isolation.

Social Cognitive Theory focuses on learning through social observation and cognitive processes; Self-Efficacy is about belief in one’s own ability to succeed; Guided Learning emphasizes instruction and scaffolding during learning. While these ideas are valuable, they don’t specifically foreground grasping meaning from the whole configuration in the way Gestalt theory does.