In England, the drivers drive on the opposite side of the road than American drivers do on American roads. Therefore, Maya and the other American tourists, who are visiting England will need to be very careful crossing the streets of London since they will have a tendency to look in the wrong direction to assess the traffic. This example illustrates the powerful effect that learning has on

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The example illustrates top-down processing, where individuals' perceptions are influenced by their prior knowledge and expectations—in this case, the learned habit of looking in a certain direction to assess traffic.

In England, the Drivers Drive on the Opposite Side of the Road