The Kanizsa square is used in your text to demonstrate the phenomenon called subjective contours. We typically 'see' a square even though the image is made of other shapes that give the impression that a square should be there. What Gestalt principle helps to explain why we perceive subjective contours?

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The principle of Closure explains why we perceive subjective contours. Our brain fills in the missing information to create a complete shape, even when the edges or lines are not fully present. In the Kanizsa square, our brain fills in the missing lines to create the illusion of a square.

The Kanizsa Square Is Used in Your Text to Demonstrate