McClelland and Rumelhart's Model of Word Recognition Suggests Detectors on Separate

question 13

Multiple Choice

McClelland and Rumelhart's model of word recognition suggests detectors on separate levels can interact in a bidirectional manner. Biological evidence ________ this notion because ________.

• A) supports; visual processing is bidirectional
• B) supports; there is parallel processing in the visual system
• C) does not support; visual processing is an entirely bottom-up process
• D) does not support; word recognition does not depend on visual processing

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Definitions:

Nerve Innervation

The supply of nerves to a specific body part, enabling it to perform its physiological functions through the transmission of sensory and motor signals.

Muscle Tissue

A tissue composed of fibers capable of contracting to effect bodily movement.

Shortens

The process of becoming shorter or contracting, often used in the context of muscle fibers during contractions.

Lengthens

It refers to the process of extending in length or duration.