Christina was skiing down a hill when the trail broke into two separate trails.One trail turned off at sharp angle and looked to Christina like a new trail; the second trail appeared to be the same trail that she had been on.Which Gestalt principle is illustrated by this example

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The principle of continuity states that when objects are arranged in a straight line or a smooth curve, we tend to perceive them as a continuous pattern. In this example, Christina perceives the second trail as a continuation of the same trail she had been on before, suggesting the principle of continuity.

Christina Was Skiing Down a Hill When the Trail Broke