Bottom-up processing occurs when individual stimulus units are taken by the nervous system and assembled into wholes. By contrast, when sensory stimuli are interpreted relative to pre-existing knowledge or expectations then processing occurs.

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Top-down processing involves interpreting sensory stimuli based on pre-existing knowledge or expectations, contrasting with bottom-up processing which builds perception from individual stimuli.

Bottom-Up Processing Occurs When Individual Stimulus Units Are Taken by the Nervous