The classification of an object as figure or ground depends on
A) whether the observer is fixating on the object or not.
B) the shape and dimensions of the object.
C) the motivation of the observer in terms of looking at the object.
D) where the image of the object falls on the retina.
E) the size of the objects.

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The classification of an object as figure or ground depends on whether the observer is fixating on the object or not. When an object is fixated, it is perceived as the figure, and the surrounding area is perceived as the ground.

The Classification of an Object as Figure or Ground Depends