A tendency to perceive lines as flowing naturally in a single direction is called

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Good continuation is the tendency to perceive lines as flowing smoothly in a single direction even if they are interrupted. This is because our visual system favors things that are continuous and unbroken, rather than disjointed or fragmented. Grouping refers to the tendency to perceive elements as belonging together in a group based on their proximity, similarity, or common fate, while common fate refers specifically to the tendency to perceive elements that move together as a single unit.

A Tendency to Perceive Lines as Flowing Naturally in a Single