Suppose you're driving on a two-lane road on a very snowy night where the divider cannot be seen. However, in your mind, you're able to reconstruct where the divider should be. This example illustrates ________.
A) middle-up processing
B) top-down processing
C) bottom-up processing
D) a perceptual set

Question

Suppose you're driving on a two-lane road on a very snowy night where the divider cannot be seen. However, in your mind, you're able to reconstruct where the divider should be. This example illustrates ________.
A) middle-up processing
B) top-down processing 
C) bottom-up processing 
D) a perceptual set

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The scenario describes top-down processing, where higher-level cognitive processes (such as memory and expectations) influence perception. The driver is using their previous knowledge of where the divider should be to reconstruct it in their mind, rather than relying solely on the sensory input (snowy night visibility).

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