The Influence of Schemas on Our Interpretations of Unfamiliar Information

question 121

Multiple Choice

The influence of schemas on our interpretations of unfamiliar information best illustrates

• A) context effects.
• B) top-down processing.
• C) bottom-up processing.
• D) sensory adaptation.

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