A magician has two people concealed in a long wooden box. One person's head and arms stick out of the front, and the other's legs stick out of the back. When the magician saws down the center, it appears the magician is sawing someone in half. This trick is based on which Gestalt principle?

a. Figure and ground
b. Closure
c. Good figure
d. Common fate


b

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Fill in the blank with correct word

Psychology

Electroconvulsive shock therapy (ECT)

A. is no longer used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD). B. worsens symptoms of depression. C. produces profound memory loss. D. may impact responsiveness to dopamine and norepinephrine.

Psychology

According to the text, thrill-seeking behavior that is characteristic of adolescence is most likely to be related to which of the following regions of the brain?

a. the frontal cortex b. the left hemisphere of the brain c. the occipital cortex d. the amygdala

Psychology