8 Principles of Perceptual Organization (Gestalt Principles)

Question 1

Answer 1

Pragnanz

• Every stimulus is seen as simply as possible
• The easiest interpretation takes fewer cognitive resources.

(good figure/simplicity)

Question 2

Answer 2

Similarity

• Similar things are grouped together
• Color is one measure of similarity, but it could be shape, orientation, etc.

Question 3

Answer 3

Good continuation

• Connected points resulting in straight or smooth curves belong together.

– Lines are seen as following the smoothest path

– Holds true even complex images

Question 4

Answer 4

common region

• elements in the same defined region tend to be grouped together

Question 5

Answer 5

proximity

things that are near to each other are grouped together

Question 6

Answer 6

Uniform connectedness -

connected regions of visual stimuli are perceived as a single unit

Question 7

Answer 7

Meaningfulness or familiarity

– Stimuli form groups if they appear familiar or meaningful

Question 8

Answer 8

Common fate

• Things moving in same direction are grouped together