Applying higher-level knowledge to rapidly organize sensory information into a meaningful perception is known as
A)perceptual dishabituation.
B)top-down processing.
C)bottom-up processing.
D)perceptual habituation.

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Top-down processing involves using higher-level knowledge (such as context, expectations, and memories) to quickly organize and interpret incoming sensory information, whereas bottom-up processing involves building up perceptions based on specific sensory cues. Perceptual dishabituation and habituation refer to changes in perception due to repeated exposure or lack thereof to a stimulus.

Applying Higher-Level Knowledge to Rapidly Organize Sensory Information into a Meaningful