Similar items refer to objects or elements that share common characteristics or features, leading us to perceive them as belonging together.
Related terms
Proximity: Proximity refers to the principle of perception where objects that are physically close to each other tend to be grouped together in our minds.
Common Fate: Common fate is the principle of perception that states that we perceive objects as belonging together if they move in the same direction or have a shared destiny.
Similarity: Similarity is another principle of perception that explains how we tend to group objects with similar visual characteristics, such as color, shape, size, or texture.