Implied shapes that are not actually bounded by an edge or an outline reveal our tendency to form shapes constructed with minimal cues and are referred to as figures

a. contiguity
b. uniform
c. illusory
d. delusional


ANSWER: c

Psychology

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a. retinal disparity. b. the Gestalt principle of contiguity. c. physiological nystagmus. d. the Ames room.

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A. cigarette smoking B. binge drinking C. marijuana use D. eating disorders

Psychology

In Freudian dream analysis, storyline is to __________ content as underlying symbolic

meaning is to __________ content. Fill in the blanks with correct word

Psychology