Zachary Is Looking at a Reversible Figure Which First Appears

question 189

Multiple Choice

Zachary is looking at a reversible figure which first appears to be a vase, and then appears to be two faces. His perception of the figure keeps switching between these two interpretations. What causes the switch in perception?

• A)The Gestalt principle of simplicity doesn't work for reversible figures.
• B)The figure-ground distinction in reversible figures is often ambiguous.
• C)The Gestalt principles of proximity and closure are both at work in reversible figures.
• D)Reversible figures cause people to experience the phi phenomenon.

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