The Gestalt principle called the law of pragnanz suggests which of the following about our perceptual tendencies?

a. It is only possible to distinguish between a figure and a ground if they are of different colors.
b. We are influenced mostly by the surroundings of a particular sensory stimulus.
c. We tend to look past simple explanations and seek out complex forms.
d. We group stimuli into the simplest possible form.

Answer: D

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