The Effect of Prior Experience and Current Expectations on Perception

question 65

Multiple Choice

The effect of prior experience and current expectations on perception best illustrates the importance of

• A) subliminal stimulation.
• B) transduction.
• C) sensory thresholds.
• D) top-down processing.

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