According to the Principles of Perceptual Grouping Clarified by the Gestalt

question 46

Multiple Choice

According to the principles of perceptual grouping clarified by the Gestalt psychologists, the principle of _____ states that elements that are close together group more easily than elements that are far apart.

• A) proximity
• B) similarity
• C) good continuation
• D) symmetry and parallelism

---

Definitions:

Principle of "Sameness"

This term refers to the cognitive process of recognizing and treating different stimuli as equivalent or having the same meaning or category.

VI 30 Schedule

A variable interval schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded, on average, every 30 seconds.

Operant Chamber

A laboratory apparatus used in behavioral psychology to study animal behavior by manipulating consequences of their actions.

Primary Reinforcers

Innate reinforcing stimuli that satisfy basic biological needs, such as food, water, and warmth.