Regarding Perceptual Processing, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 158

Multiple Choice

Regarding perceptual processing, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The human brain is more efficient than computer systems at facial recognition.
• B)Facial recognition is an example of bottom-up processing.
• C)Top-down processing helps explain why humans can recognize handwriting of all different styles.
• D)Top-down processing is based on acquired experience and knowledge with patterns.
• E)Both top-down and bottom-up processing are ways the brain recognized meaningful patterns.

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