Which gestalt principle refers to the perceptual rule that lines and other objects tend to be continuous, rather than abruptly changing directions?

a. Figure-ground
b. Continuity
c. Proximity and similarity
d. Psychophysics

Answer: B

Rationale: The edge of one shape will continue into the space and meet up with other shapes or the edge of the picture plane. (Source: http://facweb.cs.depaul.edu/sgrais/gestalt_principles.htm)

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