Examining his doctor's handwriting on the prescription slip, Ben completes the gaps in some of the lower-case letters to perceive an a and an o rather than two u's. This example illustrates the Gestalt principle of:

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The Gestalt principle of closure refers to the mind's tendency to see complete figures or forms even if a picture is incomplete, partially hidden by other objects, or if parts of it are missing. In this case, Ben's mind fills in the gaps in the handwriting to perceive complete letters (an "a" and an "o"), demonstrating the principle of closure.

Examining His Doctor's Handwriting on the Prescription Slip, Ben Completes