The gestalt cortex (IMAGE) University of California - Los Angeles Caption The gestalt cortex is located behind the ear, between the parts of the brain responsible for processing vision, sound and touch. Credit Matthew Lieberman/UCLA Psychology Usage Restrictions Cite credit with use License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.