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 tendency of the brain to fill in missing information or gaps to create a complete whole. In this case, Ben's brain filled in the gaps in the lower-case letters to perceive an a and an o instead of two u's, creating a complete word and demonstrating the principle of closure.

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