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Which rule explains our tendency to fill in missing parts of a figure and perceive it as complete?
Which rule explains our tendency to fill in missing parts of a figure and perceive it as complete?
- The proximity rule
- The similarity rule
- The closure rule (correct)
- The figure-ground rule
When organizing stimuli, which rule states that we prefer smooth or continuous paths?
When organizing stimuli, which rule states that we prefer smooth or continuous paths?
- The figure-ground rule
- The simplicity rule
- The similarity rule
- The continuity rule (correct)
What is the main focus of Gestalt psychologists in terms of organizing stimuli?
What is the main focus of Gestalt psychologists in terms of organizing stimuli?
- Filling in missing parts of a figure
- Grouping elements based on similarity (correct)
- Studying the role of continuity in perception
- Using bottom-up processing exclusively
Which rule explains why objects physically close to each other are grouped together when organizing stimuli?
Which rule explains why objects physically close to each other are grouped together when organizing stimuli?
What concept refers to perceiving sizes, shapes, brightness, and colors as remaining the same despite changing physical characteristics?
What concept refers to perceiving sizes, shapes, brightness, and colors as remaining the same despite changing physical characteristics?
Which rule describes distinguishing between a figure with more detail and the background with less detail?
Which rule describes distinguishing between a figure with more detail and the background with less detail?
What type of processing involves recognizing a whole pattern based on previous knowledge and experience?
What type of processing involves recognizing a whole pattern based on previous knowledge and experience?
How do Gestalt psychologists differ from structuralists in terms of perceptions?
How do Gestalt psychologists differ from structuralists in terms of perceptions?
Which type of processing begins with bits and pieces of information to recognize a whole pattern?
Which type of processing begins with bits and pieces of information to recognize a whole pattern?
According to Gestalt psychologists, what phrase signifies that perceptions are not just combined sensations?
According to Gestalt psychologists, what phrase signifies that perceptions are not just combined sensations?
How do top-down and bottom-up processing interact for perceptual organization?
How do top-down and bottom-up processing interact for perceptual organization?
What do organizational rules identified by Gestalt psychologists specify?
What do organizational rules identified by Gestalt psychologists specify?
What does the absolute threshold refer to?
What does the absolute threshold refer to?
According to Weber’s Law, what happens to the increase in intensity needed to produce a just noticeable difference as the initial stimulus intensity increases?
According to Weber’s Law, what happens to the increase in intensity needed to produce a just noticeable difference as the initial stimulus intensity increases?
What does a just noticeable difference refer to in terms of sensory experiences?
What does a just noticeable difference refer to in terms of sensory experiences?
How does Weber’s Law apply to high-intensity stimuli according to the text?
How does Weber’s Law apply to high-intensity stimuli according to the text?
What is the main role of perception according to the text?
What is the main role of perception according to the text?
From the perspective of Gestalt psychologists, how are perceptions formed?
From the perspective of Gestalt psychologists, how are perceptions formed?
