Which Principle of Perception Explains Why We See the Implied

question 296

Multiple Choice

Which principle of perception explains why we see the implied shapes of a "triangle" and a "star" in the illustration?

• A) proximity
• B) closure
• C) common region
• D) contiguity

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Definitions:

Methodological Behaviorist

A type of behaviorism that focuses on observable behaviors and the relationships between stimuli and responses, excluding mental states.

Internal Mental States

Refers to the personal, internal experiences of an individual, such as thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and desires, that are not directly observable by others.

Scientific Concepts

Fundamental ideas or principles that form the basis of scientific knowledge, understood and accepted by the scientific community.

Methodological Behaviorist

A behaviorist who focuses on observable behaviors as the primary subject of psychological study, minimizing the role of internal states or motivations.