When sensory information is interpreted relative to pre-existing ideas,knowledge,and concepts then this type of processing occurs:

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Top-down processing involves interpreting incoming sensory information based on prior knowledge and expectations. This differs from bottom-up processing which involves processing sensory information from the environment and creating meaning from it.

When Sensory Information Is Interpreted Relative to Pre-Existing Ideas,knowledge,and Concepts