When the band marched in complete unison, they appeared as one large organism.When two members began leading with the opposite foot, they were perceived as a separate group and the unity was broken.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 moving in the same direction are perceived as more related than elements that are stationary or that move in different directions. In this scenario, when the band members march in unison, they are seen as one entity because they share the same movement pattern. When two members start leading with the opposite foot, their different movement pattern causes them to be perceived as separate from the group, illustrating the principle of common fate.

When the Band Marched in Complete Unison, They Appeared as One