At the political convention, the people are crowded together on the convention floor. Although the large group is a mixture of different gender, ages, and races with many different outfits, you easily group these people together based on the sign being held up in the middle of each group that bears their state's name. Your grouping was the result of which perceptual principle?

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The principle of common region suggests that elements located within the same bounded area (a region) are perceived as being grouped together. In this scenario, the signs bearing each state's name create a visual boundary that groups people together, making it easier to perceive them as belonging to the same group despite their individual differences.

At the Political Convention, the People Are Crowded Together on the Convention