The Tendency to Perceive Things with a Continuous Pattern Rather

question 120

Multiple Choice

The tendency to perceive things with a continuous pattern rather than with a complex, broken-up pattern is known as ________.

• A) proximity
• B) continuity
• C) contiguity
• D) common region

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Definitions:

Avoidance Training

A behavior modification technique where an individual learns to avoid an unpleasant or harmful stimulus.

Salivate

The secretion of saliva from the salivary glands in the mouth, often in anticipation of food or in response to certain stimuli.

Learned Response

A reaction developed as a result of experience, often through the process of conditioning in response to a specific environment or stimulus.

Stimulus Control

The process by which behaviors are modified by the presence or absence of certain stimuli.