While drifting with the debris in the river current, the fugitive went undetected.However, as soon as he started swimming across the current, he was spotted.This is an example of the Gestalt law of:
A)closure
B)good continuation
C)common fate
D)proximity

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The Gestalt law of common fate states that elements that move together in the same direction are perceived as a unified group. In this scenario, the fugitive drifted with the debris, which created the perception of a unified group. However, when the fugitive started swimming across the current, he broke the common fate, leading to his detection. Therefore, the correct choice is C. The other options do not accurately describe the situation in the scenario.

While Drifting with the Debris in the River Current, the Fugitive