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Top-Down Processing

Top-down processing refers to the cognitive process in which one utilizes pre-existing knowledge and expectations to interpret and make sense of incoming sensory information. It involves using prior knowledge, context, and expectations to construct meaning.

Senses:

1. Psychology (noun): The mental process of understanding and interpreting information based on pre-existing knowledge and expectations.

Example Sentences:

1. In top-down processing, individuals use their previous experiences to interpret ambiguous stimuli.
2. When viewing a piece of abstract art, top-down processing enables us to make sense of the painting based on our knowledge of colors and shapes.

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