Border ownership means that when figure-ground segregation occurs, the border between the figure and background _____.
A) seems to change color
B) is perceived to be associated with the background?
C) is perceived to be associated with the figure?
D) seems to disappear?

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Border ownership refers to the perception that the border between the figure and background is associated with the figure rather than the background, so the best choice is C. This phenomenon has been demonstrated in various visual contexts, such as edge detection and occlusion, and is thought to be mediated by neural mechanisms that assign a contextual frame of reference to visual stimuli.

Border Ownership Means That When Figure-Ground Segregation Occurs, the Border