Contestants on the game show Wheel of Fortune are given labels to assist them solving the puzzles. These labels activate ________ processing.
A) threshold
B) top-down
C) transduction
D) bottom-up

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Top-down processing involves the use of prior knowledge and context to interpret and understand information. In this case, the labels given to the contestants are providing contextual information that helps them solve the puzzles, which is an example of top-down processing. Threshold processing refers to the activation of a neuron or sensory receptor, transduction is the conversion of one form of energy to another, and bottom-up processing involves the analysis of individual sensory information to create a complete perception.

Contestants on the Game Show Wheel of Fortune Are Given