(http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newISS_01.htm)
This picture I think is a great example of Top-Down processing. This picture is of a "mind map." Mind maps were popularized by Tony Buzan or so that is what the site is telling me. I am assuming that they are notes that use more visuals than words. Top-down processing usually involves accomplishing some sort of goal. This picture represents data, or facts about time management that viewer can understand so in this case we (people looking at the diagram) are accomplishing a cognitive goal. Eye movement is also works hand in hand with top-down processing. My eye immediately goes dead center to the title of the diagram. From there the lines that branch off from the center guide me around the circle and I am able to collect all the information that way. I think the creator of this particular mind map did a good job of guiding my eye to all the necessary information and included nice like pictures to enjoy along with the information.
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