Koffka, Kurt (1886–1941)

German-born US psychologist. He was one of the early proponents of Gestalt psychology, along with Wolfgang Köhler and Max Wertheimer. He was affiliated with Smith College in 1927, becoming professor of psychology in 1932. In 1939 Koffka helped develop tests for impaired judgement and comprehension. He was particularly interested in visual perception and also wrote extensively on art, music, literature, and ethical questions. Koffka was born in Berlin, Germany. He emigrated to the USA in the mid-1920s.