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Yolanda

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In evaluating retrieval rates for category information for a concept, Collins and Quillian's semantic network approach would predict the slowest reaction times for which of the following statements using a sentence verification technique?
 
  a. A field sparrow is a bird.
  b. A field sparrow is a sparrow.
  c. A field sparrow is an animal.
  d. A field sparrow is a field sparrow.

Question 2

The semantic network model predicts that the time it takes for a person to retrieve information about a concept should be determined by
 
  a. the amount of information contained in each concept.
  b. the distance that must be traveled through the network.
  c. the typicality of the information contained in each concept.
  d. the representativeness of the information contained in each concept.



annierak

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b



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