The Tendency to Perceive Objects, or Figures, on Some Background

question 98

Multiple Choice

The tendency to perceive objects, or figures, on some background is known as __________

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

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Definitions:

Emergency Department

A specialized department in a hospital where patients with acute illnesses or injuries are treated.

Drug Overdose

The ingestion or application of a drug in quantities greater than are recommended or generally practiced, leading potentially to a toxic state or death.

Civil Law

Legislative rules that regulate relationships among people.

Legal Tradition

The body of practices, principles, and doctrines that guide the legal system in a given cultural or national context.