Which one of the following statements best describes the notion of parallel distributed processing?
a. Working memory and long-term memory are two components of the memory system that, while occasionally interacting, often function independently of each other.
b. Working memory has several compartments, enabling a number of unrelated pieces of information to be processed at the same time.
c. In some instances, information stored in the sensory register can move directly into long-term memory.
d. A single piece of information is stored in numerous places in long-term memory, with its retrieval and processing occurring at all locations simultaneously.
Question 2
Gretchen thinks about Christopher Columbus, which reminds her of Spain, which in turn reminds her that she needs to do her homework for her Spanish class. Which one of the following statements best explains Gretchen's train of thought?
a. Long-term memory is organized as a hierarchy.
b. Long-term memory is organized as a network.
c. The information is encoded in the form of visual images.
d. The information is encoded in the form of productions.