Reading a familiar word even though some of the letters are missing is an example of ______.
A)bottom-up processing
B)top-down processing
C)perceptual organization
D)perceptual grouping

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Top-down processing refers to the use of prior knowledge and context to interpret sensory information. In this case, we are using our knowledge of language and words to fill in the missing letters and recognize the familiar word.

Reading a Familiar Word Even Though Some of the Letters