Principle of Closure

Definition

The principle of closure refers to the tendency for individuals to perceive incomplete or fragmented patterns as complete and whole. It is when our brain fills in the missing information to create a complete image or concept.

Related terms

Principle of Proximity:

This principle states that objects that are close together tend to be perceived as belonging together.

Principle of Similarity: This principle suggests that objects that share similar characteristics, such as shape or color, are perceived as belonging together.

Principle of Figure-Ground: This principle involves perceiving an object (figure) distinct from its surroundings (ground).