A Friend of Yours Knocks on His Head with One

question 399

Multiple Choice

A friend of yours knocks on his head with one hand while knocking on a wooden table (out of sight) with the other. The knocking sound is perfectly timed with the movements of his visible hand. This leads to the irresistible perception that his head is made of wood and illustrates the Gestalt principle of

• A)contiguity.
• B)nearness.
• C)continuation.
• D)common region.

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Definitions:

Bioecological Perspective

A theory in developmental psychology that emphasizes the importance of the interactions between individuals and their environments, including biological, social, and cultural factors.

Urie Bronfenbrenner

A developmental psychologist known for introducing the ecological systems theory, which emphasizes the multiple levels of environment affecting child development.

Contextual Systems

are frameworks that describe the interplay of individual behavior within the context of environmental, cultural, and societal influences.

Critical Period

A specific time during development when exposure to certain stimuli or experiences is necessary for the normal development of a particular skill or characteristic.