I need help with this question. Thinking of a class outside of the Psychology major. Using the Gestalt principle, "The whole is greater than the sum of the parts," describe your preconceived perception of the class, 3 details that you now know are different from that initial perception, and your continuing perception in spite of the details.

 

"The whole is greater than the sum of its parts," explains my preconceived conception of a course in statistics. Initially, as long as I could read and understand statistical analysis, I didn't think I needed to know the inner workings of statistics. But I have since realized that even though I do not perform studies in my field of research, I would still need to be able to prove that a certain treatment I provide is statistically successful for the satisfaction of insurance companies.

in addition, while I really enjoy mathematics, advanced mathematics leaves me feeling insufficient, and I had formed a

 preconceived notion that I would have trouble understanding statistical mathematical concepts and would possibly fail

 the course. Despite my convictions, I had trouble understanding statistics and struggled in the class, but I found that when they were applied to real life circumstances, I could understand the statistical concepts much better when they are applied to real life situations than viewing them in an alien concept.

In comparison, I started to "psych myself up for the course, which culminated in more confidence in my ability to understand and complete the required work, resulting in the course being carried out. Although statistics will never be a favorite path, in whatever venue they are viewed, I now know that I have the ability to grasp, interpret and apply statistical concepts. As such, my entire statistical outlook has shifted, not just to account for my disdain of advanced mathematics, but also to appreciate finer points and the necessary application in the real life of statistical analysis.