Gestalt principle of perception

Definition

The Gestalt principle of perception refers to the idea that we tend to perceive objects as organized wholes rather than isolated parts. It emphasizes how our brain automatically organizes sensory information into meaningful patterns.

Related terms

Figure-ground relationship: This term refers to our tendency to perceive objects as either standing out from their surroundings (figure) or blending into their background (ground).

Proximity:

The principle of proximity states that we tend to perceive objects that are close together as belonging to the same group.

Closure:

Closure is the tendency to mentally complete incomplete figures or shapes by filling in any missing gaps.