We argue that the concept of substantial equivalence or the concept of familiarity, originally developed in the context of the US regulatory system for GM organisms and based on opposite assumptions as the EU regulatory system [60], is not per se applicable in the EU context.
The contribution of top down processes is particularly evident when effects of word familiarity and reading strategy are observed in the context of controlling for the visual input or word frequency (Cummine et al., 2013; Twomey et al., 2013).
Specifically, analysis considered data in the context of trust, familiarity, confidence and risk.
In the context of a lack of familiarity, Luhmann argues that 'confidence' is required, which is semantically different to 'trust' [ 64].
His singular approach to paint application may have been suggested in part by familiarity with the work of Titian, and could be seen in the context of the then current discussion of 'finish' and surface quality of paintings.
Our data confirms previous literature that suggests women conceptualise postnatal depression in the context of role transition, loss of familiarity and loss of control[ 21].
In the context of healthcare, Luhmann suggests that familiarity (eg,between doctor and patient) may be an important determinant of whether the relationship is characterised by trust or confidence.
In future studies typicality should be viewed in the context of its correlations with other variables, particularly familiarity and age of acquisition.
In the context of our study, it seems implausible to us that an effect of concept familiarity on mental imagery processes can explain our results, for two major reasons.
In the context of healthcare, individuals are likely to establish trust with known health professionals or hospitals, as their familiarity increases.
