Top-Down Processing Occurs When We Draw on Our Knowledge, Experiences

question 159

True/False

Top-down processing occurs when we draw on our knowledge, experiences, expectations, and other cognitive processes to arrive at meaningful perceptions.

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Definitions:

Orgasm

The climax of sexual stimulation, characterized by intense pleasure and release of tension.

Self-Actualization

The motivation to develop one’s full potential as a human being—the highest and most elusive of Maslow’s proposed needs.

Esteem

A social psychological construct representing an individual’s overall subjective emotional evaluation of their own worth.

Belongingness

A human emotional need to be an accepted member of a group, whether it is friends, family, or co-workers.