The "Squareness" of a Square and the Basic Tune of a Melody

question 64

Multiple Choice

The "squareness" of a square and the basic tune of a melody are both examples of

• A) elements of consciousness.
• B) elementary sensations.
• C) Gestalt qualities.
• D) figure-ground reversals.

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