We often perceive a series of dots on a printed from as a "solid" line because of the Gestalt principle of:
Correct answer: D. Closure
- A. Figure-ground
- B. Symmetry
- C. Similarity
- D. Closure
Explanation
Closure leads the visual system to fill in missing portions and perceive an incomplete series of dots as a continuous line or whole figure. Figure-ground separates an object from its background, while similarity groups items with shared features.
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