When hearing the words "eel is on the wagon," you would likely perceive the first word as "wheel." Given "eel is on the orange," you would likely perceive the first word as "peel." This context effect best illustrates the organizational principle of

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The context effect in which the first word is perceived differently based on the second word demonstrates the principle of closure. Closure refers to the brain's tendency to fill in missing information or gaps in perception to create complete objects or shapes. In this case, the brain fills in the missing letter in "eel" to make it "peel" or "wheel" based on the context of the second word.

When Hearing the Words "Eel Is on the Wagon," You