Gestalt psychology

Question 1

Pragnanz

Answer 1

This is the central law that states that ‘every stimulus pattern is seen in such a way that the resulting structure is as simple as possible’.

Question 2

Similarity

Answer 2

Items that are similar tend to be grouped together.

Question 3

Proximity

Answer 3

Things that are near each other seem to be grouped together

Question 4

Continuity

Answer 4

Points that are connected by straight or curving lines are seen in a way that follows the smoothest path.

Question 5

Closure

Answer 5

Things are grouped together if they seem to complete a picture. When presented with a picture we tend to fill in the gaps to turn something into a meaningful image.