Within a Parallel Distributed Processing (PDP)model,the Term "Spreading Activation" Refers

question 42

Multiple Choice

Within a parallel distributed processing (PDP) model,the term "spreading activation" refers to the fact that

• A)activation of one concept will lead to many other nodes that,as a group,represent other concepts.
• B)thinking refers to a constant state of knowledge,made possible through the appropriate setting of connection weights.
• C)thinking is a static system,allowing stability in someone's cognition.
• D)nodes become weakened over time.

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