Top-down processing is distinguished by its reliance on a(n)
A. assembly of elements into a meaningful pattern.
B. downward scanning of the eyes.
C. search for familiar features or elements.
D. understanding of the context of a situation.
Answer:D
Top-down processing is distinguished by its reliance on a(n)
A. assembly of elements into a meaningful pattern. B. downward scanning of the eyes. C. search for familiar features or elements. D. understanding of the context of a situation.
Explanation: D) Top-down processing involves using the context of the situation as a basis for recognizing (or perceiving) something. In contrast, bottom-up processing bases perception on analyzing specific features of the stimulus and “mentally assembling” the whole from the parts.