When Justin Looked Up at the Night Sky, He Perceived

question 79

Multiple Choice

When Justin looked up at the night sky, he perceived the three stars that make up the belt in the constellation Orion as a single complete figure, rather than as individual stars. Which Gestalt principle does Justin's perception of the night sky illustrate?

• A)figure-ground
• B)similarity
• C)closure
• D)proximity

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