The tendency to complete figures that are incomplete is known as ________.
A) figure-ground relationship
B) closure
C) similarity
D) continuity

Question

The tendency to complete figures that are incomplete is known as ________.
A) figure-ground relationship
B) closure 
C) similarity
D) continuity

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Closure is the tendency to perceive a complete figure or object even when some parts are missing or incomplete. This process involves filling in the gaps based on prior knowledge or expectations. The other options, figure-ground relationship, similarity, and continuity are also important principles of visual perception but do not specifically refer to completing incomplete figures.

The Tendency to Complete Figures That Are Incomplete Is Known