Which type of processing involves the interpretation of sensations and is influenced by available knowledge and expectancies?

A) Bottom-up
B) inside-out
C) outside-in
D) top-down

Top-down Processing

An approach to perception that emphasizes the importance of conceptual knowledge, expectations, and memory in interpreting sensory information.

Interpretation

The action of explaining the meaning of something, often within specific contexts like art, literature, data, or events.

Sensations

The subjective experiences generated by the stimulation of a sense organ, such as sight or smell.