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Unit 3 – Sensation and Perception
Topic 3.2
Which of the following best illustrates the role of top-down processing in perception?
An individual perceives a stimulating input as light before recognizing it as an image.
An individual identifies an object as a car based on their knowledge and experiences with cars.
An individual's ability to identify sweet taste is influenced by sensory receptors on the tongue.
A person can hear a faint sound due to their sensitive auditory receptors.
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