Closure is the tendency ________.
A) to perceive objects, or figures, on some background
B) to complete figures that are incomplete
C) to perceive objects that are close to each other as part of the same grouping
D) to perceive things with a continuous pattern rather than with a complex, broken-up pattern

Question

Closure is the tendency ________.
A) to perceive objects, or figures, on some background
B) to complete figures that are incomplete 
C) to perceive objects that are close to each other as part of the same grouping
D) to perceive things with a continuous pattern rather than with a complex, broken-up pattern

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Closure refers to the tendency to complete incomplete figures or patterns. Therefore, the best choice is B. The other options refer to different principles of perception, such as figure-ground relationship (A), proximity (C) and continuity (D).

Closure Is the Tendency ________