A processing model in which higher-level information may influence processing at the lower levels is called a _____ model.
A) bottom-up
B) automatic
C) top-down
D) controlled

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A top-down processing model involves the use of higher-level information, such as context or previous knowledge, to guide and influence processing at lower levels. This is in contrast to a bottom-up processing model, which relies solely on sensory information to drive processing.

A Processing Model in Which Higher-Level Information May Influence Processing