How Would the Network Theory of Memory Explain the Time

question 178

Multiple Choice

How would the network theory of memory explain the time that you thought of baseball,and in a few seconds you ended up thinking about toothpaste?

• A) You were following personal associations, or mental roads, traveling from node to node.
• B) There were objects in your present environment related to both baseball and toothpaste.
• C) You were randomly sorting through many, many memories.
• D) Unfortunately, examples like this are not easily explained by the network theory of memory.

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Definitions:

Substitution Reaction

A type of chemical reaction where one atom or group of atoms in a molecule is replaced by another atom or group of atoms.

ΔG° Value

Represents the standard free energy change of a reaction at constant temperature and pressure, indicating the spontaneity of the process.

Standard Conditions

The set of established conditions including 0°C (273.15 K) and 1 atmosphere pressure used as a baseline to measure properties of substances.

Equilibrium Constant

A numerical value that expresses the ratio of concentrations of products to reactants at equilibrium, specific for a given reaction at a given temperature.