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Smooth Continuous Patterns

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AP Psychology

Definition

Smooth continuous patterns refer to the tendency of our perceptual system to organize sensory information into a coherent and uninterrupted whole. It is the principle that suggests we perceive connected and flowing patterns rather than abrupt or disconnected ones.

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