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Which type of processing involves analyzing individual sensory stimuli and building up to a complete perception?
Which type of processing involves analyzing individual sensory stimuli and building up to a complete perception?
- Parallel Processing
- Top-Down Processing
- Lateral Processing
- Bottom-Up Processing (correct)
What is the main characteristic of top-down processing?
What is the main characteristic of top-down processing?
- It is data-driven.
- It builds up to a complete perception.
- It begins with basic features.
- It uses pre-existing knowledge. (correct)
In which type of processing does context play a significant role in influencing perception?
In which type of processing does context play a significant role in influencing perception?
- Top-Down Processing (correct)
- Parallel Processing
- Bottom-Up Processing
- Lateral Processing
Which processing type focuses on recognizing a face by first analyzing individual features like eyes, nose, and mouth?
Which processing type focuses on recognizing a face by first analyzing individual features like eyes, nose, and mouth?
What distinguishes top-down processing from bottom-up processing?
What distinguishes top-down processing from bottom-up processing?
Which processing theory relies on using pre-existing knowledge to interpret sensory information?
Which processing theory relies on using pre-existing knowledge to interpret sensory information?
What is the approach of bottom-up processing towards perception?
What is the approach of bottom-up processing towards perception?
In which processing type does prior knowledge influence perception?
In which processing type does prior knowledge influence perception?
How does top-down processing differ from bottom-up processing?
How does top-down processing differ from bottom-up processing?
Which processing theory involves progressing from basic features to a more complex understanding?
Which processing theory involves progressing from basic features to a more complex understanding?
Study Notes
Processing Theories
- Bottom-Up Processing: perception begins with individual sensory stimuli analysis, building up to complete perception; data-driven, starting from basic features
- Recognizing a face through Bottom-Up Processing: first processing individual features like eyes, nose, and mouth
- Top-Down Processing: uses pre-existing knowledge and expectations to interpret sensory information; concept-driven, influenced by prior knowledge and context
- Example of Top-Down Processing: reading a sentence where context influences interpretation of ambiguous words
- Key difference: Bottom-Up Processing is driven by data, while Top-Down Processing is driven by concepts and prior knowledge
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Description
Learn about the differences between bottom-up and top-down processing theories in perception. Bottom-up processing involves analyzing individual sensory stimuli to build up a complete perception, while top-down processing uses pre-existing knowledge and expectations to interpret information.
