Computers Are Generally Considered to Be Limited as Models of Information

question 24

Multiple Choice

Computers are generally considered to be limited as models of information processing because computers

• A) are a better model for symbol manipulation than for actual learning processes.
• B) store most information in temporary rather than long-term memory.
• C) tend to use parallel processing instead of serial processing.
• D) do not transform or change input the way encoding processes do.

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