Gestalt principles

[basophilic]

1. It involves a bottom-up type of processing, right?

2. Is continuity principle just about just about connecting small shapes into smooth lines? The way I was trying to remember the laws is as follows:
continuity = connect the dots/squares/other shapes
closure = fill in lines where needed to make a larger shape
proximity = group larger shapes near each other (to form a cluster of larger shapes) OR similarity = group similar things into a larger large shape
Of course I realize the laws are much more flexible, but this simplification helps to remember them. It's valid enough right?

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[mcatjelly]

1. It's actually (usually) top-down processing, since you're "filling in the blanks" using your preexisting perceptions.

2. Your descriptions of the principles are generally correct, but I'm not sure why you're using the word "large". Gestalt psychology is about the grouping of stimuli to "make sense" of a chaotic world. It can in effect result in larger objects, but the key here is the organization.

 

[sanrose]

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[amy_k]

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[mcatjelly]

^ Wrong thread? 😛

 

[amy_k]

yep, weird, not sure how that happened thanks!

 

[jk1]

Hey guys. I found a pretty good site that deals with this
http://pragnanzfacts.com/index.php/gestalt-theory-psychology-law-pragnanz/

It's a pretty good website, and definitely an interesting read. Check it out!