A supervisor meets with a subordinate during a $45-$minute one$-$on$-$one session to discuss the subordinate$$s performance and administer the subordinate$$s performance evaluation for the year. Once the discussion of the subordinate$$s performance evaluation is completed, the supervisor decides to also discuss the subordinate$$s pay and any potential pay increase. It would not be uncommon for the subordinate to view the pay increase solely linked to the results of the subordinate$$s performance evaluation that was just discussed. Which perceptual grouping mechanism$($s$)$ did the subordinate use to reach this conclusion?

Question $13$Answer

a$.$

Closure

b$.$

Continuity

c$.$

Proximity

d$.$

All of the above

e$.$

A & B