Which Gestalt Principle Accounts for Our Tendency to See Groups

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which gestalt principle accounts for our tendency to see groups of stars as constellations?

• A) closure
• B) proximity
• C) whole-part segregation
• D) similarity

---

Definitions:

Dyad

A social group consisting of exactly two individuals, often used to study interpersonal relationships and interactions.

Asch's Studies

Research conducted by Solomon Asch, primarily known for his experiments on conformity, demonstrating how individuals yielded to or defied a majority group.

Risky Shift

A phenomenon where groups tend to make riskier decisions than individuals would on their own, often due to diffused responsibility and group dynamics.

Not Me Syndrome

The tendency of individuals to deny their own negative traits and behaviors while easily recognizing them in others.