When we interpret an ambiguous situation in terms of our past experiences, _____ occur(s).

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When we interpret an ambiguous situation in terms of our past experiences, both perceptual set and top-down processing occur. Perceptual set refers to the perceptual expectations we have based on our past experiences and can influence how we interpret sensory information. Top-down processing involves using our past knowledge and experiences to interpret and make sense of incoming sensory information. Therefore, both perceptual set and top-down processing are involved in interpreting ambiguous situations based on past experiences.

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