A student is presented a picture that contains a collection of black spots on a white background.The student perceives that the picture is of a Dalmatian (a spotted dog).This may be an example of the law of ____________.
A) nearness
B) similarity
C) closure
D) figure and ground

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The law of closure is a gestalt psychology principle that explains how humans tend to perceive incomplete shapes as complete. In this case, the student perceives the collection of black spots as a complete image of a Dalmatian, filling in the gaps mentally to create a whole image from the partial cues provided.

A Student Is Presented a Picture That Contains a Collection