While a Robot Like RuBit II Might Do a Spiffy

question 144

Multiple Choice

While a robot like RuBit II might do a spiffy job of solving Rubik's Cube puzzles, its main contribution is to duplicate human thinking and decision making in order to help us understand how people solve problems.Thus, RuBit II is an example of a

• A) proxemic system.
• B) novice system.
• C) modular cognition device.
• D) computer simulation.

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Definitions:

Semantic Memory

A type of long-term memory involving the ability to remember facts and general knowledge about the world.

General Knowledge

Information that has been accumulated over time through various means about a wide range of subjects or facts.

Deliberate Practice

A highly structured activity engaged in with the specific goal of improving performance.

Procedural Memories

A type of long-term memory that involves the retention of skills and procedures which are performed automatically, without conscious thought.