One Beneficial Property of Connectionist Networks Is Graceful Degradation, Which

question 40

Multiple Choice

One beneficial property of connectionist networks is graceful degradation, which refers to the property that

• A) these networks learn by a process that is analogous to the way a child learns about the world by making mistakes and being corrected.
• B) learning a new concept does not interfere with remembering a previously learned concept.
• C) damage to the system does not completely disrupt its operation.
• D) learning can be generalized between similar concepts to facilitate future learning.

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