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Principles of perceptual organization
Proposed by Gestalt psychologists, the principles of perceptual organization explain how humans group sensory stimuli to form meaningful wholes, differing from structuralism's view that perception is just the sum of sensations. These principles include:
- The principle of good continuation
- The principle of good figure (law of pragnanz or principle of simplicity)
- The principle of similarity
- The principle of proximity
- The principle of closure
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The principle of good figure (law of pragnanz or principle of simplicity)
Principle of Proximity
The Principle of Similarity
The Principle of Good Continuation (Law of Continuity)
Principle of Closure
Pattern Perception
During a parade, you observe a marching band. The musicians are all wearing identical red and white uniforms and are arranged in several distinct rectangular blocks. Even though individual musicians are moving, you perceive them as a few large, unified groups rather than as dozens of separate individuals. Which two principles of perceptual organization best explain this experience?