A cow standing in a meadow is perceived as a distinct entity that stands out against its surroundings. What does this phenomenon most clearly illustrate?
A) constancy
B) selective looking
C) a subjective contour
D) figure-ground relationships

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The phenomenon of a cow standing out against its surroundings illustrates the concept of figure-ground relationships. This refers to the perception of an object (the figure) as distinct from its background (the ground).

A Cow Standing in a Meadow Is Perceived as a Distinct