When you arrive at a party, you immediately notice that there are three different groups of people: one around the punch bowl, one by the front door, and one near the back door. Perceiving the partygoers in this way is an example of the principle of ____.
A) closure
B) good continuation
C) proximity
D) figure-ground

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Proximity is the Gestalt principle that states that elements that are close together are perceived as a group. In this scenario, the partygoers are perceived as groups based on their proximity to each other, with one group by the punch bowl, one by the front door, and one near the back door. This grouping is based on their physical proximity.

When You Arrive at a Party, You Immediately Notice That