Question

An image of five scattered shapes is shown. There are three red triangles and two green circles.
Question
Use the image to answer the question.
In the following example, the three red triangles seem to be related. This is an example of which of the following?
(1 point)
Responses

continuance
continuance

dominance
dominance

principle of proximity
principle of proximity

principle of similarity
principle of similarity

Answer 1

The situation described, where the three red triangles seem to be related, is an example of the **principle of similarity**. This principle suggests that elements that are similar in shape, color, or size are perceived as belonging together.