It is difficult to see a chameleon that has blended in with its background because
A)of the principle of common fate.
B)we cannot easily distinguish between figure and ground.
C)of the perceptual principle of shape constancy.
D)of the illusion of relative size.

Question

It is difficult to see a chameleon that has blended in with its background because ​
A)of the principle of common fate.
B)we cannot easily distinguish between figure and ground.
C)of the perceptual principle of shape constancy.
D)of the illusion of relative size.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Chameleons blend into their background by changing color to match their surroundings, making it hard to distinguish them (figure) from the background (ground). This is a fundamental concept in Gestalt psychology, emphasizing how our perception tends to simplify and organize elements, often making it challenging to differentiate objects that closely resemble their background.

It Is Difficult to See a Chameleon That Has Blended