Cathy is at the symphony. The notes played by the string instruments seem to stand out as a group from the sounds of the other instruments, illustrating the principle of proximity.

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The principle being illustrated is similarity, not proximity. Similarity refers to the tendency to group similar elements together, in this case, the similar sounds of the string instruments. Proximity refers to the tendency to group elements together based on their physical closeness to each other.

Cathy Is at the Symphony