Lincoln is pretty sure he sees his sister far off in the crowd. When he gets closer, he sees her familiar hair style and unmistakable nose, and knows it is she. This type of visual perception is called __________.

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Lincoln's recognition of his sister based on her familiar features and his expectations is an example of top-down processing. This cognitive process involves using background knowledge to influence perception.

Lincoln Is Pretty Sure He Sees His Sister Far Off