Asked by Dareen Alassaf on Jul 28, 2024

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Some insects have body markings that help to conceal them from predators that tend to see various parts of the insect's body as an extension of the twig on which it stands. According to gestalt psychologists, which grouping factor of perceptual organization accounts for this?

A) good continuation
B) context similarity
C) feature detection
D) figure-ground separation

Good Continuation

A principle of Gestalt psychology that states elements tend to be grouped together if they follow in the same direction or pattern, creating a perception of continuity.

Figure-Ground Separation

The ability to distinguish an object (the figure) from its background (the ground).

  • Recognize and elucidate the various Gestalt principles regarding perceptual grouping.
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Kowshik MohammedJul 29, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Good continuation is a principle of gestalt psychology that explains how predators perceive the insect's body markings as an extension of the twig. This principle suggests that elements aligned in a straight line or smooth curve are seen as belonging together, and the visual system tends to continue shapes beyond their ending points.