An example of similarity in psychology would be observing a deck of playing cards spread out on a table. The perception would be grouped. First, half the cards are black and the other half red, making two groups. Next, there are four symbols (suits) that make four groups of cards. Some...
Erin has an M.Ed in adult education and a BS in psychology and a BS in management systems. Cite this lesson As individuals, we like some people more than we like others. Explore the concepts of liking and attraction, and examine how they are affected by similarity, reciprocal liking, ...
Once an anxiety disorder has developed, context cues play a central role in its maintenance and treatment. Environmental cues associated with the initial trauma-inducing event will activate those intense feelings. The greater the cue similarity in the environment encountered today and those in the ini...
Similarity in examples seems to be an important factor, but it is difficult to specify how similar examples should be. Furthermore, the existing literature is not clear...Gick, M. L., & Paterson, K. (1992). Do contrasting examples facilitate schema acquisition and analogical transfer?
of proximity, for example, states that we tend to group objects close to each other into a single unit. Theprinciple of closurestates that we tend to fill in gaps in incomplete figures to create a complete perception. Other gestalt principles includecontinuity,connectedness, andsimilarity. ...
we might assume that X must belong to Y, even if there are other important factors to consider. In essence, the representativeness heuristic relies on similarity instead of more intricate probabilistic and logical explanations. Consequently, it can result in irrational biases like prejudice and stereo...
Another powerful Social Proof effect that’s easy to apply is the idea ofsimilarity. If you can prime the idea that someone is similar to you, you can influence similar behavior. In a 2005 experimentthat studied the effect of laughter tracks, researchers found that people were more likely to...
Thepoint-by-point structurelists each similarity and difference simultaneously—making notes of both subjects. For example, you can list a characteristic specific to one subject, followed by its similarity or difference to the other subject.
Lesson Transcript Author Travis Hartin View bio Instructor Chevette Alston View bio Expert Contributor Maria Airth View bio Explore the concept of the Law of Proximity and Gestalt psychology, learn about how the law is used, and understand several Law of Proximity examples. ...
Learn about the psychology of love and love evolution. Understand the scientific definition of love and the evolutionary theory of love concept...