The perceptual tendency to complete incomplete figures and patterns, seeing whole objects even when parts are missing or obscured.
Example: Recognizing a circle even when it's drawn with gaps, or seeing a triangle formed by three circles positioned at the corners, demonstrating active perceptual completion.
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