Rules of Perceptual Organization- Proximity

Proximity

This is when we group nearby figures together.



With this CD rack, we don't see four separate CDs, but we see two groups of two CDs.

Rules of Perceptual Organization- Similarity

Similarity

When we group objects or things that are similar to each together into a group. 

https://psychlopedia.wikispaces.com/Law+of+Similarity

With the law of similarity, we group the yellow cans of soda together, and as a result, we see a goal post. Also due to this law, we group the purple cans and see that it forms the words "Go Ravens".

Rules of Perceptual Organization- Continuity

Continuity

When we perceive patterns, we tend to perceive continuous patterns rather than discontinuous ones.

http://rampages.us/birdsbirdsbirds/2015/02/20/why-do-birds-use-the-v-formation/

With these geese flying, we see a continuous V formation instead of two lines that are discontinuous.

Rules of Perceptual Organization- Closure

Closure

When we fill in the gaps to create a complete whole object or thing. This also applies to patterns and words in sentences.

Do you see the hexagon or the triangles formed by the scissors?