Julia Sees a Set of Twelve Circles Arranged Like This $$\begin{array} { l } \mathrm { OOO } \quad\quad\quad\quad \mathrm { OOO } \\\mathrm { OOO } \quad\quad\quad\quad \mathrm { OOO } \\\end{array}$$

question 73

Multiple Choice

Julia sees a set of twelve circles arranged like this: $$\begin{array} { l } \mathrm { OOO } \quad\quad\quad\quad \mathrm { OOO } \\\mathrm { OOO } \quad\quad\quad\quad \mathrm { OOO } \\\end{array}$$
Using Gestalt principles, we can predict that Julia will perceive them as:

• A) 2 groups of 6 circles each.
• B) 6 groups of 2 circles each.
• C) 3 groups of 4 circles each.
• D) 4 groups of 3 circles each.

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