Which Is a Correct Definition of Catastrophic Interference in a Connectionist

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which is a correct definition of catastrophic interference in a connectionist model?

• A) The limitation on the number of nodes that can be activated simultaneously according to the number of features being processed
• B) The elimination or destruction of feature node-category node connections when new information is learned involving those nodes
• C) The blocking of a substantial number of nearby feature node-category node connections when other feature node-category node connections are activated
• D) The tendency for faulty connections to develop as the number of simultaneously activated feature nodes and category nodes increases

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Definitions:

Long-term Memory

The phase or type of memory responsible for the storage of information over an extended period.

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The part of the memory system where information is stored for a brief period, typically a few seconds to a minute.

Working Memory

A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing, critical for reasoning, guidance of decision-making, and behavior.

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