Gestalt Principles Quiz

Which Gestalt principle is demonstrated when objects that are close to each other are perceived as a group?

• Similarity

• Proximity

• Continuity

• Closure

Which Gestalt principle explains why we perceive a series of dots arranged in a line as a single line rather than individual dots?

• Figure-ground

• Continuity

• Proximity

• Similarity

When objects look similar to one another, people often perceive them as a group or pattern. This describes which Gestalt principle?

• Proximity

• Similarity

• Closure

• Continuity

What Gestalt principle is at play when people mentally fill in gaps to perceive a complete image?

• Continuity

• Proximity

• Closure

• Similarity

Which Gestalt principle is demonstrated when objects moving in the same direction are seen as a single group?

• Proximity

• Common fate

• Continuity

• Similarity

The Gestalt principle of figure-ground states that people naturally tend to organize visual elements into two groups: the figure and the ground.

• True

• False

The principle of proximity suggests that elements that are similar in appearance will be grouped together.

• True

• False