Question

In the text's use of the olympic rings example, which gestalt law contributes to the correct perception of five interlocking circles rather than nine separate segments?

Answer 1

I believe the answer is: simplicity

According to gestalt principle, simplicity refers to the human tendency to perceive everything in its simplest from. The simplicity of the olympic ring make it really easy for the people to recognize and remember about it. Which make it possible for the champions at that time to receive special treatments from the local people.