Liana is listening to National Public Radio when the satellite feed momentarily goes out for a split second. Despite the short interruption, she was able to understand the conversation. This would be an example of the Gestalt principle of _______________.
A) continuity
B) similarity
C) closure
D) proximity

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The Gestalt principle of closure explains how people can perceive a complete image even when the parts of that image are missing. In this case, Liana was able to understand the conversation despite the brief interruption because her brain filled in the missing information, demonstrating the principle of closure.

Liana Is Listening to National Public Radio When the Satellite