Which statement is NOT an example of top-down processing?
A) We fail to detect a missing phoneme in a word.
B) Faces are more readily recognized in a coherent context.
C) An angular letter is more difficult to detect among other angular letters.
D) Letters are easier to recognize in the context of words.

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Top-down processing involves using background knowledge or expectations to interpret sensory information. Choices A, B, and D are examples of top-down processing, where prior knowledge or context influences perception. Choice C is an example of bottom-up processing, where the detection difficulty is based on the similarity of visual features, not influenced by higher-level knowledge or context.

Which Statement Is NOT an Example of Top-Down Processing