In England, the drivers drive on the opposite side of the road than American drivers do on American roads. Therefore, Jeanie 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 which of the following regarding our perception?
A) sensory localization
B) top-down processing
C) bottom-up processing
D) sensory adaptation

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This example illustrates the effect of learning on top-down processing, where our perceptions are influenced by our expectations and prior knowledge, such as the habit of looking in a certain direction for oncoming traffic.

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