In which of the following situations would you be most likely to rely heavily on top-down perceptual processing to correctly perceive the situation?
a. ?when working a jigsaw puzzle depicting three kittens in a basket
b. ?when seeing an object that is completely unlike anything you have seen before
c. ?when viewing an untitled, abstract sculpture in a museum
d. ?when listening to a new piece of instrumental, abstract jazz
ANSWER:
a
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