Jeff observed a quick succession of cars moving together on the road. His first thought was that they were all a part of a convoy of some sort. Which law of perceptual organization best explains Jeff's assumption?

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The law of common fate states that elements that move together are perceived as a single unit. Jeff's observation of the quick succession of cars moving together led him to assume they were all part of a convoy, indicating that he perceived them as a single unit moving together towards a common goal.

Jeff Observed a Quick Succession of Cars Moving Together on the Road