The Tendency to Perceive Things That Resemble Each Other as Being

question 319

Multiple Choice

The tendency to perceive things that resemble each other as being part of the same group is known as ________.

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

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Definitions:

Syntax

The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language, fundamental to the study of linguistics.

Histogram

A graphical representation of data where the frequency of the variables is represented by bars of different heights.

Rules Of Thumb

Simple, practical guidelines or principles, typically based on experience rather than theory, used to make judgments and decisions.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision-making processes, often leading to rapid judgements or problem-solving strategies.