Bottom-Up vs. Top-Down Processing | Psychology Explained

How does your brain make sense of the world around you? In this video, we break down two important concepts in psychology: bottom-up processing and top-down processing. You'll learn how your senses collect information (bottom-up) and how your brain uses past experiences to interpret what you see (top-down). Perfect for high school psychology students, AP Psych review, or anyone curious about how perception works! 📌 What you’ll learn: ✔️ The definition of bottom-up processing ✔️ The definition of top-down processing ✔️ Real-life examples of each ✔️ How your brain uses both types to understand the world 🎓 Great for: Psychology classes Test prep Visual and auditory learners Anyone interested in how we think and perceive 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and click the bell for more quick psychology explainers!