When Sensations Are Processed into Perceptions WITHOUT Any Influence of Expectations

question 116

Multiple Choice

When sensations are processed into perceptions WITHOUT any influence of expectations, the processing is considered:

• A) top-down.
• B) bottom-up.
• C) selective attention.
• D) sensory integration.

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Definitions:

Inflammation

The body's immune response to infection, injury, or irritation, marked by redness, warmth, swelling, and pain.

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle found in the walls of internal organs and blood vessels that is not under conscious control.

Arrector Pili

Small muscles attached to hair follicles in mammals; their contraction causes hair to stand up, known as "goosebumps."

Voluntary Control

The conscious regulation of skeletal muscles and movements by the brain, permitting actions like walking, speaking, and grabbing.