Information traveling from the senses to the brain is to _____ as the brain's use of knowledge, beliefs, and expectations to interpret data is to _____.

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Bottom-up processing refers to the process of sensory information starting at the sensory receptors and traveling up to the brain for interpretation. This is contrasted with top-down processing, which involves the use of pre-existing knowledge, beliefs, and expectations to interpret sensory information. Therefore, choice A correctly matches the processes described in the question.

Information Traveling from the Senses to the Brain Is to _____