In visual perception terms, which concept describes perceiving a whole from partial cues?

• A. Convergence
• B. Balance
• C. Closure
• D. Contrast

Answer: (C)

Closure is the tendency to perceive a complete image even when parts are missing. Our visual system fills in gaps to see a whole object, so a circle with gaps or a partially drawn shape is still recognized as the familiar form. This directly describes perceiving a whole from partial cues.

Convergence is about eye muscle movements to focus on nearby objects, not about completing shapes from fragments. Balance refers to stability in perception and the arrangement of elements, not filling in missing parts. Contrast deals with differences in light, color, or tone to distinguish things, rather than forming a complete whole from partial cues.