Question 5 of 10 When children sound out a word to try and figure out what it is, this is an example of: A. parallel processing B. top-down processing. C. feature detection. D. bottom-up processing.

The process of sounding out a word to figure out what it is involves analyzing the individual components (letters and sounds) and building up to understand the whole word. This approach aligns with:<br /><br />D. bottom-up processing.<br /><br />Bottom-up processing refers to the way we perceive elements by starting with smaller, more detailed components and building up to a complete perception. In this case, children start with the letters and sounds and work their way up to understanding the entire word.