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Unit 3 – Sensation and Perception
Topic 3.7
In terms of sensation and perception, what does top-down processing refer to?
Using physical senses and external stimuli only for perception formation.
Interpreting sensory information without using past experiences or knowledge.
Processing information from specific details to an overall picture.
Using past experiences and expectations to interpret sensory information.
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