Psychology / Unit 4 Psych 0455 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Similarity
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The idea
The principle of similarity states that elements resembling one another are perceived as belonging to one group.
In practice
Alternating rows of circles and squares are seen as rows, even when the columns are more tightly spaced.
Where people slip
Similarity can override proximity, and proximity can override similarity. Which wins depends on degree.
Your place on the trail
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