When hearing the words "eel is on the wagon," you would likely perceive the first word as "wheel." Given "eel is on the orange," you would likely perceive the first word as "peel." This context effect best illustrates the organizational principle of
A) proximity.
B) interposition.
C) closure.
D) accommodation.

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The context effect demonstrated in the given examples reflects the organizational principle of closure, which refers to our tendency to perceive incomplete or fragmented information as complete wholes. In both cases, our brains fill in the missing letter to form a familiar word, demonstrating closure at work.

When Hearing the Words "Eel Is on the Wagon," You