A new family in town has joined a local church and enrolled their children in the Sunday morning religious school. Members welcome the family by inviting the parents to join the adult prayer group on Wednesdays. The parents explain that they are not very religious, but have joined the church because they believe in providing a religious education for their children. What perceptual principle explains this scenario?
A) proximity principle
B) similarity principle
C) closure principle
D) simplicity principle
E) selection principle

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The similarity principle explains this scenario. The members of the church assume that because the new family has joined and enrolled their children, they share similar beliefs and values as the existing members. Therefore, they invite the parents to join the adult prayer group on Wednesdays, assuming that this is something the new family would be interested in.

A New Family in Town Has Joined a Local Church