When we read (a process that requires word recognition), we assume that letters written closely together form a word and that spaces between letters indicate word boundaries. This is an example of which Gestalt Grouping Principle?

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Janelle Collier

13 January, 13:40

When we read (a process that requires word recognition), we assume that letters written closely together form a word and that spaces between letters indicate word boundaries. This is an example of which Gestalt Grouping Principle?

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Annabelle Yang · Answer 1

B). Proximity.

Explanation:

'Proximity' is one of the five classified categories of 'Gestalt's grouping principle' which states that the things that are closer or neighboring to each other seem to form/represent a group or seem to be as a whole regardless of the distinctions (in shape, size, etc.) they bear from each other.

As per the given description, this 'proximity' principle of Gestalt's principle has been exemplified as if 'the letters (represent objects) are written closer to each other, they are naturally assumed to represent a whole/group i. e. 'word' that proposes a collective essence to it despite the small gaps present between them and rather they begin indicating 'word boundaries'. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.