Consider the figure within the parentheses: (XX XX XX). The fact that one is likely to perceive three pairs of X's reflects the gestalt principle of:

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The principle of proximity states that objects that are close together are perceived as a group. In this case, the X's that are close together are perceived as pairs because of their proximity to each other.

Consider the Figure Within the Parentheses: (XX XX XX)