The best answer to the incomplete sentence which is "Gestalt Psychology focuses on...' would be letter b. people's abilities to recognize patterns. The Gestalt principle states that the 'whole is greater than the sum of its parts'.
The purpose of an essay is determined by your goal as a writer, as well as your subject matter.
The answer is C. "<span>This excerpt is part of the conflict resolution. It expresses the theme that animals are better prepared to survive nature’s elements than humans."</span>
it leaves a stronger impact, a stronger word draws attention. it makes it more prominent. so a. (sorry if im wrong)