The Tendency to Perceive Objects, or Figures, on Some Background

question 98

Multiple Choice

The tendency to perceive objects, or figures, on some background is known as __________

• A) figure-ground relationships.
• B) closure.
• C) similarity.
• D) proximity.

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Definitions:

Group Marriage

A marital arrangement where more than two individuals enter into a marital relationship, sharing domestic, financial, and often parental responsibilities.

Eskimos

A term historically used for indigenous peoples inhabiting the circumpolar regions of Greenland, Canada, and Alaska, though some consider it outdated or pejorative.

Northern Alaska

A vast and largely unpopulated region of Alaska, characterized by its Arctic climate and significant indigenous cultures.

Household

A social unit consisting of individuals living together in a dwelling, typically bonded by kinship or economic ties.