In this post, the last of a five-part series, we will acquire an understanding of various theories that emphasize the importance of top-down signaling in shaping and enabling conscious perception.

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Predictive Processing (Predictive Coding) Theories Predictive processing theories are a broader framework. They, too, emphasize the importance of top-down signaling in shaping and enabling conscious ...