Ashlynn was listening to a recording of a famous speech that was being played backward. She just heard gibberish until a classmate said the phrase, "Meet me in St. Louis," was clearly spoken. The tape was rewound and as Ashlynn listened this time, she also clearly heard the same phrase. Ashlynn's ability to detect the phrase the second time through the tape illustrates the _____ model of perception.
A)opponent process
B)top-down processing
C)bottom-up processing
D)eclectic

Question

Ashlynn was listening to a recording of a famous speech that was being played backward. She just heard gibberish until a classmate said the phrase, "Meet me in St. Louis," was clearly spoken. The tape was rewound and as Ashlynn listened this time, she also clearly heard the same phrase. Ashlynn's ability to detect the phrase the second time through the tape illustrates  the _____ model of perception.
A)opponent process
B)top-down processing
C)bottom-up processing
D)eclectic

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ashlynn's ability to detect the phrase "Meet me in St. Louis" after being told it was there illustrates top-down processing. This is because her perception was influenced by her expectations and prior knowledge, allowing her to discern the phrase amidst the gibberish when she listened again.

Ashlynn Was Listening to a Recording of a Famous Speech