When you look at the drawing below, your brain fills in the gaps so that you perceive a complete form-in this case, a square. This occurs due to the principle of ___________.
A) proximity
B) continuity
C) similarity
D) closure

Question

When you look at the drawing below, your brain fills in the gaps so that you perceive a complete form-in this case, a square. This occurs due to the principle of ___________. 
A) proximity 
B) continuity 
C) similarity 
D) closure

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The principle of closure refers to the brain's tendency to fill in missing information to create a complete and recognizable form. In this case, even though the square is not fully formed, our brains fill in the gaps to perceive the complete shape.

When You Look at the Drawing Below, Your Brain Fills