Lidia visits an art exhibit of abstract paintings. One painting is composed of seemingly random lines and shapes. However, because Lidia knows the painting is supposed to be a portrait, she perceives the various lines and shapes as forming a face
Which type of perceptual processing is Lidia most likely using?
A) Top-down
B) Parallel
C) Bottom-up
D) Sensory
Answer: A
Rationale: Top-down processing occurs when prior knowledge and expectations guide what is perceived. In this example, Lidia's expectation that the painting is of a person influences how she perceives the painting.
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