Bottom-Up vs. Top-Down Processing Theory
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Bottom-Up Processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes top-down processing from bottom-up processing?

    <p>The direction of information flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which processing theory relies on using pre-existing knowledge to interpret sensory information?

    <p>Top-Down Processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approach of bottom-up processing towards perception?

    <p>Analyzing individual sensory stimuli first</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which processing type does prior knowledge influence perception?

    <p>Top-Down Processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does top-down processing differ from bottom-up processing?

    <p>Top-Down begins with pre-existing knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which processing theory involves progressing from basic features to a more complex understanding?

    <p>Bottom-Up Processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    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.

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