The Gestalt principle of ______ suggests that we perceive lines or patters that flow a smooth contour as being part of a single object.
A) figure-ground
B) continuity
C) proximity
D) similarity

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The principle of continuity states that we tend to perceive smooth, continuous patterns as being part of a single object. This can apply to lines or contours that flow smoothly, as well as patterns or shapes that follow a consistent and uninterrupted path. The other options (figure-ground, proximity, and similarity) refer to different Gestalt principles that relate to different aspects of perceptual organization.

The Gestalt Principle of ______ Suggests That We Perceive Lines