The Perceptual Tendency to Fill in Gaps in Order to Perceive

question 107

Multiple Choice

The perceptual tendency to fill in gaps in order to perceive disconnected parts as a whole object is called

• A)interposition.
• B)closure.
• C)continuity.
• D)proximity.

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Definitions:

Medulla

The lower part of the brainstem, controlling autonomic functions such as heartbeat and breathing.

Pons

A key structure in the brainstem involved in regulating breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance.

Corpus Callosum

A large band of neural fibers connecting the two brain hemispheres and carrying messages between them.

Epilepsy

A neurological condition characterized by unexpected, recurring instances of sensory disruption, unconsciousness, or seizure, linked to unusual electrical brain activity.