A Processing Model in Which Higher-Level Information May Influence Processing

question 3

Multiple Choice

A processing model in which higher-level information may influence processing at the lower levels is called a _____ model.

• A) bottom-up
• B) automatic
• C) top-down
• D) controlled

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Definitions:

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

A personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control, at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency.

Schedules

Planned sequences or timetables for activities, tasks, or events, often used to manage time and organize routines.

Trivial Details

Information or aspects that are considered insignificant or of little importance in the larger context or scheme of things.

Expressed Emotion

Expressed Emotion refers to a measure of the family environment that is based on how much criticism, hostility, and emotional over-involvement are expressed towards a family member with a mental illness.