The gestalt rule describing the perceptual tendency to see objects that are near each other as belonging to a set is termed ________; the tendency to see like objects as belonging together is termed ________.
A)proximity; continuity
B)closure; constancy
C)continuity; similarity
D)proximity; similarity

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The gestalt rule of proximity refers to the tendency to see objects that are near to each other as belonging to a set. The rule of similarity refers to the tendency to see like objects as belonging together. Therefore, choice D, proximity and similarity, is the best option as it correctly identifies both rules.

The Gestalt Rule Describing the Perceptual Tendency to See Objects