Dave was driving down the highway when he saw something up ahead in the road. At first he thought it was an animal, but it turned out to be a ladder. Dave's initial perception of the animal is most likely due to ____.
A) bottom-up perceptual processing
B) top-down perceptual processing
C) closure
D) good-continuation

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Dave's initial perception of the animal is most likely due to top-down perceptual processing, which involves using our expectations, knowledge, and previous experiences to interpret sensory information. In this case, Dave might have expected to see animals on the road more than a ladder, influencing his initial interpretation of the object.

Dave Was Driving Down the Highway When He Saw Something