In terms of the flow of information processing,___________ is an influence of environmental factors on thought,whereas ____________ is an influence of prior conceptions or expectations on thought.
A)bottom-up processing; top-down processing
B)top-down processing; bottom-up processing
C)reality-based processing; imagination-based processing
D)imagination-based processing; reality-based processing

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Bottom-up processing is driven by external stimuli that influence our perception and thought, starting from the sensory input towards the brain. Top-down processing, on the other hand, is guided by our pre-existing knowledge, experiences, or expectations that shape our perception and interpretation of incoming information.

In Terms of the Flow of Information Processing,___________ Is an Influence