Even Though You "Proofread" Your Term Paper, the Teacher Returns

question 55

Multiple Choice

Even though you "proofread" your term paper, the teacher returns your term paper with circles around several words in which you left out a letter when typing, such as "th" for "the" and "driving" for "driving." Your tendency to add letters to these words when proofreading illustrates which perceptual principle?

• A)closure
• B)contiguity
• C)figure-ground
• D)common region

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Definitions:

Informal Speech

A casual form of language that is used in everyday conversation, often characterized by slang, contractions, and colloquial expressions.

Eye Contact

A form of nonverbal communication involving a visual connection between two people, often indicating attention, interest, or engagement.

Tone Of Voice

The characteristic way an individual or organization communicates its personality, attitude, and values through written or spoken word.

Forming Stage

The initial phase of team development where members meet, form initial impressions, and begin to establish team norms.