One of the characteristics of the human brain that is especially important in the connectionist approach is that the brain
a. is divided into several distinct lobes.
b. has two hemispheres that are somewhat similar to each other.
c. has networks that link together many neuron-like units.
d. has a very specific location in which it performs each cognitive activity.
Question 2
Imagine that some researchers are trying to design a computer-simulation model for an arithmetic task. They would be most likely to
a. begin by using the single-cell recording technique, and then gradually shift to the fMRI technique.
b. design a system that solves each arithmetic problem as quickly as possible.
c. examine the way people's strategies change as they become more familiar with the task.
d. create a system that uses a problem-solving technique that is similar to the way humans would solve the problem.
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