Desired objects,such as a bottle of water,seem closer when we are thirsty.This best illustrates the importance of
A) sensory adaptation.
B) top-down processing.
C) subliminal persuasion.
D) prosopagnosia.

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Top-down processing refers to the influence of prior knowledge and expectations on perception. In this case, our awareness of thirst makes us more likely to perceive an object related to satisfying our thirst (such as a bottle of water) as closer to us, even if the actual distance remains the same.

Desired Objects,such as a Bottle of Water,seem Closer When We