Julia sees a set of twelve circles arranged like this: $$\begin{array} { l }
\mathrm { OOO } \quad\quad\quad\quad \mathrm { OOO } \
\mathrm { OOO } \quad\quad\quad\quad \mathrm { OOO } \
\end{array}$$
Using Gestalt principles, we can predict that Julia will perceive them as:
A) 2 groups of 6 circles each.
B) 6 groups of 2 circles each.
C) 3 groups of 4 circles each.
D) 4 groups of 3 circles each.

Question

Julia sees a set of twelve circles arranged like this: $$\begin{array} { l } 
\mathrm { OOO } \quad\quad\quad\quad \mathrm { OOO } \
\mathrm { OOO } \quad\quad\quad\quad \mathrm { OOO } \
\end{array}$$
Using Gestalt principles, we can predict that Julia will perceive them as:
A) 2 groups of 6 circles each.
B) 6 groups of 2 circles each.
C) 3 groups of 4 circles each.
D) 4 groups of 3 circles each.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The principle of proximity in Gestalt psychology suggests that objects that are close to each other are perceived as a group. In this arrangement, the circles are closer to each other in two groups of six, leading to the perception of 2 groups of 6 circles each.

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Julia Sees a Set of Twelve Circles Arranged Like This $\begin{array} { l } \mathrm { OOO } \quad\quad\quad\quad \mathrm { OOO } \\\mathrm { OOO } \quad\quad\quad\quad \mathrm { OOO } \\\end{array}$