The notion that every stimulus pattern is seen in such a way that the resulting structure is as simple as possible is called the law of
A) common fate.
B) similarity.
C) pragnanz.
D) continuity.

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The law of pragnanz, also known as the law of simplicity, suggests that we perceive stimuli in a way that results in the simplest possible interpretation. This means that our perceptual organization tends towards the simplest, most stable and orderly interpretation of a stimulus.

The Notion That Every Stimulus Pattern Is Seen in Such