Bottom-Up Processing

question 30

Multiple Choice

Bottom-up processing

• A) is the most widely accepted explanation for illusory contours.
• B) describes the influence of expectations upon object recognition.
• C) emphasizes the importance of sensory stimuli in object recognition.
• D) explains why we are able to recognize words more easily when they appear in sentences, rather than alone.

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Definitions:

Consistent Losses

Repeated instances of failure or defeat, often leading to negative psychological effects like decreased motivation or self-esteem.

Optimistic Explanatory Style

A psychological attribute characterized by the tendency to attribute positive events to personal, permanent causes and negative events to external, temporary causes.

Health Problems

Issues or conditions that negatively impact an individual's physical, mental, or emotional well-being.

Seligman

A psychologist known for his work on positive psychology, learned helplessness, and well-being.