Psychology / Unit 4 Psych 0459 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Closure
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The idea
The principle of closure states that incomplete figures are perceived as whole, with gaps filled in.
In practice
Three notched circles arranged correctly produce a triangle that has no drawn edges.
Where people slip
The filled-in portion is perceived, not inferred. It appears as part of the image rather than as a conclusion.
Your place on the trail
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