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Unit 3 – Sensation and Perception
Topic 3.2
Which phenomenon best represents top-down processing during perception?
Being able to identify a song from only a few notes because you're familiar with it.
Noticing a single dot within numerous other dots.
Determining that a fruit is an apple by its round shape and red color alone.
Feeling overwhelmed by loud noises at a concert.
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