AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -functional psychology. Figures tend to be perceived as whole, complete objects, even if spaces or gaps exist in the representation, thus demonstrating the principle of: A. connectedness.

Detailed explanation-2: -The principle of closure states that when we look at a complex arrangement of visual elements, we tend to look for a single, recognizable pattern. In other words, when you see an image that has missing parts, your brain will fill in the blanks and make a complete image so you can still recognize the pattern.

Detailed explanation-3: -Closure (Reification): We prefer complete shapes, so we automatically fill in gaps between elements to perceive a complete image. That’s how we can see the whole first.

Detailed explanation-4: -The principle of closure states that we organize our perceptions into complete objects rather than as a series of parts (Figure 5).

Detailed explanation-5: -In general, the Gestalt Principle of Figure-Ground refers to space, forms, or shapes within a specific composition. Basically, what this means, is Figure-Ground is the state in which we view elements as either the object of focus or the background.