When We Draw on Our Knowledge, Experiences, Expectations, and Other

question 50

Multiple Choice

When we draw on our knowledge, experiences, expectations, and other cognitive processes to arrive at meaningful perceptions, we are using:

• A)bottom-up processing.
• B)top-down processing.
• C)proprioception.
• D)accommodation.

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Definitions:

Long-term Memory

The phase or type of memory responsible for the storage of information over extended periods, ranging from minutes to a lifetime.

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, which allows individuals to retain impressions of sensory information after the original stimulus has ceased.

Serial Search

A search for information in which several stores or slots of information are sequentially examined for match to the target.

Anterograde Amnesia

A condition in which a person is unable to form new memories following the onset of amnesia, although memories from before the onset may remain intact.