According to the principles of figure-ground organization, a region with symmetrical borders is more likely to be seen as a _____, and a region with convex (outward-bulging) borders is more likely to be perceived as a _____.
A) figure; figure
B) ground; figure
C) figure; ground
D) ground; ground

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According to the principles of figure-ground organization in Gestalt psychology, regions with symmetrical and convex borders are more likely to be perceived as figures rather than the background (ground). This is because symmetrical and convex shapes are easier for our visual systems to segregate from their surroundings, making them stand out as objects of focus.

According to the Principles of Figure-Ground Organization, a Region with Symmetrical