Continuity Is the Tendency __________

question 188

Multiple Choice

Continuity is the tendency __________

• A) to perceive objects, or figures, on some background.
• B) to complete figures that are incomplete.
• C) to perceive objects that are close to each other as part of the same grouping.
• D) to perceive things with a continuous pattern rather than with a complex, broken-up pattern.

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Definitions:

Tactile Fremitus

A vibration felt on the chest wall during speech, which can indicate abnormalities in or around the lungs.

Adventitious Sounds

Unusual or abnormal sounds heard during a respiratory examination, indicating potential lung issues.

Dull Percussion

A term used in clinical examinations to describe a thudding sound produced when tapping over dense tissue areas, often indicative of underlying pathology.

Diaphragmatic Excursion

The movement of the diaphragm during breathing, indicating its functionality and health.