Zachary is looking at a reversible figure that first appears to be a vase and then appears to be two faces.His perception of the figure keeps switching between these two interpretations.What causes the switch in perception

A) The Gestalt principle of simplicity doesn't work for reversible figures.
B) The figure-ground distinction in reversible figures is often ambiguous.
C) The Gestalt principles of proximity and closure are both at work in reversible figures.
D) Reversible figures cause people to experience the phi phenomenon.

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Karolyn JoElla · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The switch in perception in reversible figures is caused by the ambiguity of the figure-ground distinction. The brain attempts to make sense of the information it is receiving and can switch between the two interpretations as a result of this ambiguity.

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