Gestalt principles

Question 1

Gestalt principle definition

Answer 1

Help to interpret visual information more efficiently by grouping individual elements together to perceive a whole object

Question 2

Figure-ground

Answer 2

Tendency to perceive part of a visual stimuli as more relevant as something standing out against a background
- can help to make features standout/camouflage
-Figure is perceived as more relevant

Question 3

Closure

Answer 3

Ability to fill gaps in visual stimuli & perceive it as a meaningful whole
-Helps to complete incomplete stimuli
- Potentially reduce mental effort requirement

Question 4

Similarity

Answer 4

Tend to group together stimuli as a whole stimuli that are alike in color or shape

Question 5

Proximity

Answer 5

Tendency to perceive parts of a visual stimuli that are closer together as belonging as a group