Proximity, Similarity, Closure, and Good Continuation Make Up the Laws

question 36

Multiple Choice

Proximity, similarity, closure, and good continuation make up the laws of __________ as formulated by __________.

• A) feature detection; the gestaltists
• B) perceptual organization; the gestaltists
• C) perceptual constancy; learning theorists
• D) perceptual processing; learning theorists

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Definitions:

Categorical Approach

A technique for classification that relies on clear and separate categories or groups.

Psychiatric Approach

is a method in medicine focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

Preparedness

A concept in psychology that suggests organisms are innately predisposed to form certain associations or learn particular types of behaviors more easily.

Phobic Stimuli

Objects or situations that provoke an irrational and excessive fear response.