Leo works tirelessly on a new logo for his flower shop. He decides on a simple pattern: five petal shapes (set in a circular path) and a long stem. Despite the fact that Leo does not include a center circle and his shapes are disconnected, the logo is easily recognizable as a flower with a large center disk. What Gestalt principle best explains this phenomenon?
a. ?the principle of aggregation
b. ?the principle of absoluteness
c. ?the principle of closure
d. ?the principle of familiarity
ANSWER:
c
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A) are less adaptable than those with traditional gender identities. B) score low on both "masculine" and "feminine" personality characteristics. C) are less able to show "feminine" sensitivity than "masculine" individuals. D) have higher self-esteem than "feminine" individuals.
According to the text, parents of children who cannot see are encouraged to:
a. sing and talk to their child as much as possible b. try to establish a "quiet" environment for the child so there is less chance of overstimulation c. not look at their child, in order to encourage synchrony d. place their child in a special school for children with visual impairments at as early an age as possible