Which of the following is not one of the Gestalt principles of grouping?
Correct answer: C. contrast
- A. proximity
- B. similarity
- C. contrast
- D. closure
Explanation
Proximity, similarity, and closure are classic Gestalt grouping principles that organize separate elements into meaningful patterns. Contrast affects visual discrimination but is not usually listed as a basic grouping principle.
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