One reversible figure can be seen either as a vase or as two profiles looking toward each other.Which Gestalt principle does this observation illustrate?
A)Proximity
B)Similarity
C)Continuation
D)Figure and ground

Question

One reversible figure can be seen either as a vase or as two profiles looking toward each other.Which Gestalt principle does this observation illustrate?​
A)Proximity
B)​Similarity
C)​Continuation
D)​Figure and ground

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This observation illustrates the Gestalt principle of figure and ground, where the same visual input can be perceived as two different figures depending on the interpretation of the background. In this case, the figure-ground contrast can result in the figure being either a vase or two profiles looking at each other, depending on which is perceived as the background. Proximity and similarity deal with grouping of similar elements together, while continuation refers to the continuation of lines or patterns.

One Reversible Figure Can Be Seen Either as a Vase