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Christina was skiing down an intermediate run when the run broke into two separate trails. One trial turned off at a 90-degree angle; the second trail appeared to continue in the same general direction she had been headed if Christina takes the second trial her actions would be consistent with the Gestalt principle of:

Correct answer: D. continuity

  • A. common region
  • B. simplicity
  • C. closure
  • D. continuity

Explanation

The principle of continuity leads us to perceive lines or paths as continuing smoothly in their original direction rather than making an abrupt turn. Christina therefore follows the trail that appears to continue the initial route.

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