The tendency to perceive objects, or figures, on some background is known as __________
A) figure-ground relationships.
B) closure.
C) similarity.
D) proximity.

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Figure-ground relationships refer to the perception of objects or figures as distinct from their background. This is a fundamental aspect of visual perception and allows us to distinguish between objects and their surroundings. Closure, similarity, and proximity are also important principles of perception, but they do not specifically refer to the perception of figures on a background.

The Tendency to Perceive Objects, or Figures, on Some Background