​What Is Meant by a "Top-Down" Process in Attention

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Multiple Choice

​What is meant by a "top-down" process in attention?

• A)You start by looking at the top half of something.
• B)​You decide to shift your attention from one item to another.
• C)​Some stimulus automatically grabs your attention.
• D)​Your attention shifts slowly, one step at a time.

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Definitions:

Feeling Upset

A general term for experiencing negative emotions such as sadness, anger, or frustration that might be temporary and triggered by specific events.

Decatastrophizing

A cognitive behavioral therapy technique that involves challenging and changing irrational beliefs regarding the catastrophic outcomes of an event.

Cognitive Therapist

A mental health specialist focused on identifying and correcting negative or distorted thinking patterns, beliefs, and attitudes.

Worst Case Scenario

Considering the most severe or unfavorable outcome in a situation, often used as a cognitive technique to manage anxiety.