The tendency to organize stimuli into smooth, uninterrupted patterns is called _________________?
Correct answer: B. continuity
- A. closure
- B. continuity
- C. similarity
- D. proximity
Explanation
The Gestalt principle of continuity leads us to perceive lines and patterns as smooth, ongoing forms rather than as disconnected pieces. Closure instead involves mentally filling in missing parts of an incomplete figure.
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