Which Gestaltist Law Was Revealed When Johansson's (1973) Participants Perceived

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which gestaltist law was revealed when Johansson's (1973) participants perceived human motion, despite only actually seeing lights that had been strapped to an actor's joints?

• A) Proximity
• B) Good continuation
• C) Similarity
• D) Closure
• E) Common fate

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Definitions:

Crickets

Insects of the order Orthoptera, known for the chirping sound males make by rubbing their wings together, often associated with summer nights.

Ultrasonic Bat Calls

High-frequency sound waves emitted by bats for navigation and locating prey, inaudible to most other species.

Intensity Threshold

The minimum level of stimulus intensity required to trigger a detectable response or reaction.

Sound Frequency

The number of sound vibrations or cycles per second, usually measured in Hertz (Hz), determining the pitch of the sound.