Which of the following examples best illustrates an application of the Gestalt rule of continuity?
A) In the movie theater, you perceive that an actor is moving rather than just appearing first in one place and then in another place on the screen.
B) It is difficult to read the word "term" when written T eR m.
C) It is difficult not to think of your family members as a group.
D) Though you know all of your friends' names, it is hard for you to remember exactly where they live.

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The Gestalt rule of continuity states that our brains tend to create continuous and smooth patterns or lines, even when there are interruptions or gaps. In the example of the movie theater, the movement of the actor is perceived as continuous and smooth, even though it is actually a series of still images shown in quick succession. This is an application of the Gestalt rule of continuity.

Which of the Following Examples Best Illustrates an Application of the Gestalt