A person who engages in "top-down" processing and reasons from general principles to conclusions about a particular case is involved in deductive reasoning.

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Deductive reasoning involves starting with a general rule or principle and applying it to a specific situation to draw a conclusion. This is an example of "top-down" processing, as it starts with a broad idea and narrows it down to a specific case.

A Person Who Engages in "Top-Down" Processing and Reasons from General