Questions and Answers
What is bottom-up processing?
What is top-down processing?
Provide an example of top-down processing.
Seeing a sign that has missing letters but still being able to make out the words.
Provide an example of bottom-up processing.
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Study Notes
Bottom-Up Processing
- Stimulus-driven form of perception where external data influences understanding.
- Relies on sensory input to formulate experiences and responses.
- Example: Identifying an unpleasant odor leads to an instinctive repulsion.
Top-Down Processing
- Knowledge-driven perception where existing background knowledge shapes understanding.
- Utilizes mental frameworks and expectations to interpret sensory information.
- Example: Recognizing incomplete words in a sign due to familiarity, such as "I l_ke c_tt_n ca_dy!" or identifying characters in the "Where's Waldo?" game.
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Explore the concepts of bottom-up and top-down processing in perception with these flashcards. Learn how stimuli and background knowledge influence our understanding of the world. Perfect for psychology students looking to enhance their knowledge of cognitive processes.
