The same brand of chocolate truffles tasted better to Julia when she thought they cost $20 a pound than when she thought they cost half that much.This best illustrates the impact of
A) the volley principle.
B) top-down processing.
C) synesthesia.
D) precognition.

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This is an example of top-down processing, where our expectations and beliefs about something can influence our perception and experience. Julia's belief that the truffles were more expensive likely led her to believe they were of higher quality and therefore taste better.

The Same Brand of Chocolate Truffles Tasted Better to Julia