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The perceptual processes that make use of preexisting knowledge to interpret new information are called _______________?

Correct answer: B. top-down processes

  • A. sensory processes
  • B. top-down processes
  • C. bottom-up processes
  • D. parallel processes

Explanation

Top-down processing begins with expectations, prior knowledge, and context, which guide the interpretation of incoming sensory information. Bottom-up processing works in the opposite direction, building perception from the stimulus details themselves.

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