Amelia has been working as a teataster for approximately 15 years. She visits tea gardens in the country of Bodonia to grade teas according to their quality and taste. While tasting, she uses her prior knowledge to grade the teas. In this scenario, Amelia is most likely engaged in
A. sensory adaptation.
B. perceptual constancy.
C. top-down processing.
D. selective attention.
Answer: C
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