The Perceptual Tendency to Separate Objects from the Surroundings Is

question 107

Multiple Choice

The perceptual tendency to separate objects from the surroundings is called

• A)figure-ground perception.
• B)closure.
• C)Gestalt rules of perception.
• D)trichromatic theory.

Appreciate the diversity of modern American family life and the representation of various family forms.

Understand the goals, legal standings, and characteristics of foster care in the United States.

Select appropriate educational materials that reflect the diversity of family structures.

Recognize the types and dynamics of transracial and transethnic adoptions and their implications for family identity.

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