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.
A)top-down
B)parallel
C)figure-ground
D)holistic

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Top-down processing is the correct answer because it involves the interpretation of sensory input based on pre-existing knowledge, expectations, or context, rather than building up the perception from the sensory input alone, as in bottom-up processing.

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