Practice mode Psychology

A visual scene can be divided into two parts: the object that holds our attention and the area that seems to continue behind it. What are these two parts called?

Correct answer B. Figure, ground

Explanation

In Gestalt psychology the figure is the distinct object we focus on, while the ground is the background against which it stands out. This figure-ground organisation is basic to perception.

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