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Is reading a new article a bottom-up or top-down process?

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A discussion about the differences between top down and bottom up processing, particularly as they involve the reading of a new study or article. Over 300 words.

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My name is Jason Blair and it is my pleasure to assist you today with some notes related to top-down and bottom up processing. By way of introduction, I am a Professor in the state of Arizona.

Your question relates specifically to reading a new article. The implication here is that the reader is about to gain some new knowledge that they did not previously have. As such, this is referred to as a ...

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