Bottom-up processing
A) is based on the observable characteristics of the people we encounter.
B) is less accurate than top-down processing.
C) relies on the processing of facial features rather than other physical characteristics.
D) relies on information about social groups that is stored in memory.

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Bottom-up processing is the process of building perception based on sensory input and observable characteristics of the stimuli. It does not involve higher-level knowledge or expectations, unlike the top-down processing. It is considered to be more accurate than top-down processing. It can involve processing any type of physical characteristic, not limited to facial features, and does not rely on stored information about social groups.

Bottom-Up Processing