The tendency to perceive objects,or figures,as existing on some background is known as ___________.
A)figure-ground relationships
B)closure
C)similarity
D)proximity

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Figure-ground relationships refer to the perceptual tendency to separate objects and figures from their surrounding background. This helps us to distinguish between different objects and perceive them as units. Closure, similarity, and proximity are other principles of Gestalt psychology that relate to the organization of perceptual stimuli.

The Tendency to Perceive Objects,or Figures,as Existing on Some Background