When dividing the class into groups, the professor assigns the same group to students whose desks are in the same row. The professor is using the law of _______________ in assigning groups.

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The professor is using the law of proximity, which suggests that objects that are near or 'proximate' to each other tend to be grouped together. In this case, students sitting in the same row (and thus close to each other) are grouped together.

When Dividing the Class into Groups, the Professor Assigns the Same