When You Look at the Drawing Below,your Brain Fills in the Gaps

question 18

Multiple Choice

When you look at the drawing below,your brain fills in the gaps so that you perceive a complete form-in this case,a square.This occurs due to the principle of

• A)proximity.
• B)continuity.
• C)similarity.
• D)closure.

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Definitions:

Nonsense Syllables

A method used in memory research involving the use of syllables without meaning (e.g., JAP, KIV) to study learning and recall processes.

Geometric Shapes

Forms defined by geometry, such as circles, squares, and triangles, used in a variety of contexts from art and design to mathematical theories.

Ebbinghaus

A psychologist known for his pioneering work in memory studies, including the discovery of the forgetting curve and the spacing effect.

Source-monitoring Error

A cognitive error where a person misattributes the origin of a memory, often leading to incorrect assumptions about where or how information was acquired.