Perceptual Principles - Psych

Gestalt Psychology

Figure and Ground

Distinguishing an object (figure) from its background (ground).

Proximity

A grouping principle where you group nearby objects together.

Similarity

Grouping principle: We group similar-looking items.

Closure

Grouping Principle: We fill in gaps to see a complete object.

Good Figure

Objects grouped together tend to be perceived as a single figure. Tendency to simplify.

Continuation

When there is an intersection between two or more objects, people send to perceive each object as a single uninterrupted object.

Symmetry

The object tends to be percieved as symmetrical shapes that form around their center.